The Goliath beetle is about the size of your fist and can weigh as much as 3-4 ounces.

Since the United Nations was founded in 1945, there have been 140 wars.

The longest place-name still in use is: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiakitnatahu, a New Zealand hill.

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