- Fibonacci numbers are named after Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa (better known as Fibonacci) who introduced them to Western Europe after they had earlier been described by Indian mathematicians. They are related to the golden ratio and proceed in the following order: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, .... Can you see the pattern?.
- Camels can drink 94 litres (25 gallons) of water in less than 3 minutes.
- Over 500 meteorites hit the Earth each year.
- The hyoid bone in your throat is the only bone in your body not attached to any other.
- Carrots contain 0% fat.
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