The distinctive spots that cover a giraffe's fur act as a good camouflage to protect the giraffe from predators. When the giraffe stands in front of trees and bushes the light and dark colouring of its fur blends in with the shadows and sunlight.

One million, million, million, million, millionth of a second after the Big Bang the Universe was the size of a …pea.

Dieting by not eating will actually make your body start conserving calories as fat.

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