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The Smallest Dogs
The smallest dog breed is the chihuahua, which weighs 2-6 lbs (1-3kg) and stands 6-9in (15-23 cm) at the shoulder. However, the smallest fully-grown dog ever is in dispute: it is between two Yorkshire terriers, one named Whitney. They are both the same size, but Whitney was measured in 2002, making the other dog the current smallest dog. Which one do you think deserves the title?
Australian Rabbits
Originally there were no rabbits in Australia. The first ones were brought in 1859 by an English settler to remind him of home. Since then, their number has been increasing rapidly and so has their competition for food with the native animals. Now, for each person in Australia there are around 16 rabbits.
Almonds
Did you know that almonds are actually a member of the peach family? They both belong to the subfamily Prunus, as do the plum, cherry, and apricot. So botanically soeaking, the almond is not a nut, but a fruit. Almonds grow on trees as apricots do and represent the seeds of these trees.
What is Mona Lisa Missing?
If you look carefully at Mona Lisa's face, you'll notice that she has no eyebrows. It was common for women in Renaissance Florence to shave them off. Another curious fact is that some art experts suggest that the Mona Lisa is actually a self-portrait, because of the great similarity between her and Leonardo Da Vinci's facial features. The painting is property of the French government and can be seen in Mus�e du Louvre in Paris.
How Small you Were!
Did you know that you spent approximately half an hour of your life being a single cell? These were the first 30 minutes after the moment of your conception. Your body today consists of approx. 40-75 trillion cells. (Different sources give numbers as low as 10 trillion and as high as 100 trillion.)
Chimps!
The chimpanzee is our closest relative, with 99.4% of our genetic material being identical to theirs. They are very sociable animals and have the ability to learn sign language. Chimps manufacture and use tools� -- most often to get to some kind of food (sticks to gather insects, stones to crack hard seeds, etc.) Chimpanzees are unique in their ability to recognize themselves in a mirror.
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