Monday, March 7, 2011

FUN FACTS

* The world's largest amphibian is the giant salamander. It can grow up to 5 ft. in length. *

* The tentacles of the giant Arctic jellyfish can reach 120 feet (36.6 meters) in length. *

* The greatest tide change on earth occurs in the Bay of Fundy. The difference between low tide and high tide can be as great as 54 ft. 6 in. (16.6 meters). *

* The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket. *

* When glass breaks, the cracks move at speeds of up to 3,000 miles per hour. *

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