10 Bits Of Knowledge To Absorb
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People love learning new things. It's like, when we learn something new, we feel like we can take on the world. And don't get us wrong - we are not talking of those people who know everything. But, we do really enjoy learning new things, especially if they are interesting or useful. And today, we are going to share that knowledge with all of you! So, sit back and relax while we teach you...something! :-)
We are not sure where all of us heard this, but it's usually attributed to Einstein. Whoever said it was spot on. There's a lot of truth in the statement, and as you read on, you'll see what we mean. We have compiled some of the most interesting bits of knowledge that we come across in our readings. Some are funny, some are profound - but all are amazing! Enjoy! :)
Yes, we know you’re excited–frankly so are we. So take a moment to drink deep from this well of fascinating facts…
![Soldiers-and-sailors is the nickname of the lungwort plant. With a name like lungwort... it was needed. The name comes from the flowers turning from red to blue, like the (old) uniforms of british soldiers & the navy. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/4/817614.jpg)
Source: Crocus
![People remember Dolly the Sheep for being the first cloned mammal, but she's far from the only cloned animal. The list of successful clones now includes: cows, goats, pigs, monkeys, cats, rats, horses, ferrets, and carp. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/3/817613.jpg)
Source: Interesting Engineering
![The mule is the most well-known hybrid animal, and we've seen a few ligers here and there. But you might not have heard of the cama, a cross between a camel and a llama. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/0/5/817605.jpg)
Source: Metro.co.uk
![The Arc de Triomphe is an incredibly meaningful and beautiful landmark in the city of Paris. It was also really, REALLY expensive to build. The final cost of the Arc was 10,432,000 francs. In 1806. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/0/8/817608.jpg)
Source: Facts.net
![Ryuzu Waterfall is a gorgeous landmark in Japan, featuring twin cascades and beautiful foliage. The name Ryuzu means dragon head waterfall, because of the waterfall's resemblance to a dragon's head. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/1/817611.jpg)
Source: Japan Guide
![The ancient Greek court system actually had trial by jury, like we do today... except with WAY more jurors. A typical jury contained around 500 jurors. This was to prevent bribery... by making it impossible to afford. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/0/7/817607.jpg)
Source: Classroom
![One species of shark is the recipient of a nickname that's not nearly as cool as Jaws. Because of their tendency to eat, well... pretty much anything, tiger sharks are known as the Ocean's Garbage Can. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/0/6/817606.jpg)
Source: Visual.ly
![The Thames is one of the world's great rivers, and contains comes a shocking amount of islands. Some tiny, some large enough to be inhabitable, there are around 180 river islands, or eyots on the Thames. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/0/9/817609.jpg)
Source: Wikishire
![The tapir is up there with the platypus in the pantheon of animals that look like... maybe more of a first draft. But while their schnoz might hold them back in a beauty contest, it can be used as a snorkel when underwater. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/0/817610.jpg)
Source: San Diego Zoo
![American Samoa is a US territory known to most Americans for The Rock and offensive line prospects. But where does the name Samoa come from? Translated to english, it means sacred earth. CRACKED.COM](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/2/817612.jpg)
Source: National Geographic