Your heart can keep beating even if it is separated from the body because it has its own electrical impulse. |
Nazis built fake airfields to fool their enemies. The British found out and dropped fake bombs on it! |
Since 1945 all British tanks have come equipped with tea making facilities. |
Elephant females can have babies until they are about 50 years old. |
A zebra's stripy coat disperses more than 70% of the incoming heat, preventing the animal from overheating in the African sun. |
During chillier seasons, worker bees can live for nine months. But in the summer, they rarely last longer than six weeks - they literally work themselves to death! |
Wolves run on their toes, which helps them to stop and turn quickly and to prevent their paw pads from wearing down. |
The Chollima, a mythical winged horse, is the national animal of North Korea. |
Buffalo are capable swimmers and often cross deep water in search of better grazing. |
Stomach acid is corrosive enough to eat through metal, bone and more. |