Snake venom is dangerous only if it gets into the bloodstream. If ingested it is metabolized in the intestines and becomes harmless. Therefore, in Vietnam and Thailand, where they eat poisonous snakes, the rattlesnake is highly desirable.
Elephants are the only animals that can’t jump.
The tallest waterfall on Earth is Angel Falls in Venezuela. There the river Kerep falls from the height of 979 meters.
In the human body there is so much phosphorus you could produce around 750,000 matches.
The largest rose bush is located in the US state Tombstone Arizona. It was planted in the 18th century and when it is in full bloom it has more than 200.000 roses!
Lions are the only cats that do not purr.
