Games A to Z of facts

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The oldest known pet cat was recently found in a 9,500-year-old grave on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. This grave predates early Egyptian art depicting cats by 4,000 years or more. (From Fact Retriever)

 

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Dogs only sweat from their paws, and have to cool down by panting.

 

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Edamame is a protein powerhouse: a cup of boiled, shelled edamame pods contains around 18.4 grams of protein.

 

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When Frogs eat something toxic, it can't eject its stomach contents. Instead, they throw up its entire stomach.

 

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There are five different sub-breeds of the German Spitz.

 

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The pattern "Herringbone" got its name due to its visual similarity to the bone structure of a herring fish.

 

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Birds can die from infection from cats saliva. Pasteurella multicida Is the primary bacteria that can cause severe issues and death in birds including parrots. This is why it's important not to have a predator (cat) living with a bird (prey).

 

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The first example of a diamond's use in jewelry was in the form of a Hungarian queen's crown in 1074 AD. After that, the diamond became used in many crowns and royal jewels.

 

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Most kaleidoscopes are mass-produced from inexpensive materials, and intended as children's toys. At the other extreme are handmade pieces that display fine craftsmanship. Craft galleries often carry a few kaleidoscopes, while other enterprises specialize in them, carrying dozens of different types from different artists and craftspeople. Most handmade kaleidoscopes are now made in Japan, the USA, Russia and Italy, following a long tradition of glass craftsmanship in those countries.

 

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Dirt-cheap because they were so copious, lobsters were routinely fed to prisoners, apprentices, slaves and children during the colonial era and beyond. Lobsters were considered the 'poor man's chicken' and primarily used for fertilizer or fed to prisoners and slaves.

 

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Macaws : one of the worlds most colourful birds, find a partner and stay with them til death, worlds largest parrot, can live up to 100 years in captivity, their tongues have bone in them, can fly up to 15 miles each day for food.