An electric eel can release a charge powerful enough to start 50 cars.
In a German village called Fuggerei, the rent hasn't been raised since 1520-it costs just 88 euro cents to live there for an entire year.
Scientists concluded that the chicken came first not the egg: because the protein which makes egg shells is only produced by hens.
Rabbits can't see directly in front of their nose but can see behind them.
There are only two distinct species of elephants left in the world: The African elephant and the Asian elephant.
When running, cheetahs use their tail to steer, like a rudder for a boat.
A Zebra's stripy coat disperses more than 70% of incoming heat, preventing the animal from overheating in the African sun.
Baboons do not have tails that grip to climb so they spend more time on the ground.
Thantophobia: the fear of losing someone you love.
The pressure in a bottle of champagne is 90 psi, which is 3 times the pressure in car tires.