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8/1/22	The most poisonous fish in the world is the stone fish. Its sting can cause shock, paralysis, and even death if not treated within a few hours. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/2/22	The Sequoia tree is named in honor of the Cherokee leader Sequoyah, who helped his people develop an alphabet. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/3/22	Even though the Armistice Agreement of 1953 ended the fighting in the Korean War, neither North nor South Korea signed the peace treaty; therefore, they are still officially at war. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/4/22	There aren’t more stars in the arms of the Milky Way’s spiral than elsewhere. The stars in the arms are bigger stars, which die out quicker and burn brighter, which illuminates those around them and make the arms more visible. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/5/22	An owl's eyes are so well-developed that they are not balls but rather tubes that are held into place by a bony structure. This means an owl can only look straight ahead. An owl must turn its head to look side to side. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/6/22	In Sanskrit, the Milky Way is called Akash Ganga, or “Ganges of the heavens.” Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/7/22	J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" book series was rejected by 12 different publishing houses before she finally found a publisher. Provided by Business Insider
8/8/22	Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is one of the world's longest erupting volcanos. It has been erupting since January 3, 1983. The word "Kilauea" means "much spreading" or "spewing" in Hawaiian. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/9/22	Researchers are unsure exactly how a cat purrs. Most veterinarians believe that a cat purrs by vibrating vocal folds deep in the throat. To do this, a muscle in the larynx opens and closes the air passage about 25 times per second. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/10/22	Cartooning in Japan began in the 12th century, and today more paper is used for comics than for toilet paper in that country. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/11/22	Only about 1 in 8 male lions survive to adulthood. A majority of lions die shortly after being kicked out of their pride around the age of 2. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/12/22	Thylacoleo, an extinct species of lion, had opposable thumbs not too different from human thumbs. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/13/22	Land ownership was so important that almost all Roman citizens owned at least a small plot. The practice of agriculture was said to have developed the hardy nature of the typical Roman. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/14/22	Wolves evolved from an ancient animal called Mesocyon, which lived approximately 35 million years ago. It was a small dog-like creature with short legs and a long body. Like the wolf, it may have lived in packs. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/15/22	The name "Pakistan" is a mash-up of the names of cultural groups that lived within Pakistan's borders—Punjab, Afghani, Kashmir, Sindh, and Baluchistan. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/16/22	In humans, the left side of the brain controls speech. In birds, the left side of the brain controls song. At least in this way, humans are “bird brained.” Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/17/22	Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean but are home to 25% of all marine species. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/18/22	The word sembako refers to Indonesia’s nine essential culinary ingredients: rice, sugar, egg, meat, flour, corn, fuel, cooking oil, and salt. When any of these becomes unavailable or more expensive, repercussions can be felt right through to the presidency. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/19/22	The difference between some wealthy and poor nations is simply a matter of whether or not there are substantial oil deposits within a given nation’s borders. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/20/22	California was originally called the Grizzly Bear State. However, grizzly bears were hunted to extinction in California, so it's now called the Golden State. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/21/22	Over 1 million seabirds die each year from ocean pollution. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/22/22	An estimated 70% of Madagascar's residents live on less than $1 per day. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/23/22	Some snakes have been known to explode after eating a large meal. For example, a 13-foot python blew up after it tried to eat a 6-foot alligator. The python was found with the alligator’s tail protruding from its midsection. Its head was missing. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/24/22	Neptune was originally going to be called "Le Verrier's Planet," after French mathematician Urbain Le Verrier. He was the first to hypothesize that a planet may lay beyond Uranus. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/25/22	Many academic traditions, including the distinction between graduates and undergraduates began at the Islamic university Al-Azhar (“the resplendent”) University in Cairo. The university was founded in the 10th century and is renowned for its philosophical and theoretical scholarship. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/26/22	A single car has about 30,000 parts. About 80% of a car is recyclable. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/27/22	Historically, guinea pigs have played a large role in the medicine in South America. Even in the Andes today (where Western medicine is either unavailable or distrusted), the guinea pig is believed to cure a number of illness, including arthritis and jaundice. Treatments include rubbing the guinea pig on the affected areas. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/28/22	During an average lifetime, the heart will pump nearly 1.5 million barrels of blood—enough to fill 200 train tank cars. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/29/22	When a Soviet submarine captain commanded navy officer Vasili Alexandrovich Arkhipov to authorize the use of nuclear torpedos against the United States Navy, Arkhipov refused. He is widely credited with nothing less than saving the world. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/30/22	New Zealand closed a road for a month after sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and began to cross the road regularly to access the beach. Provided by FactRetriever.com
8/31/22	People weigh less if they stand at the equator than if they stand at the North or South poles. Provided by FactRetriever.com

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