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  • The longest flight in the world is over 15 hours.
    True - Some flights, like Singapore to New York, last around 18–19 hours.
  • In Switzerland, it’s illegal to own just one guinea pig.
    True - Guinea pigs are social animals, so Swiss law says they should not live alone.
  • Australia is bigger than Europe.
    False - Australia is about 7.7 million km², while Europe is over 10 million km².
  • Paul McCartney is American.
    False - Paul McCartney is British. He was born in Liverpool, England, and was a member of The Beatles.
  • Coffee was invented in Italy.
    False - Coffee originally comes from Ethiopia. Italy became famous for espresso, but coffee was not invented there.
  • Octopuses have three hearts.
    True - One heart pumps blood around the body, and two pump blood to the gills.
  • Japan has vending machines for umbrellas.
    True - Japan has vending machines for many unusual things, including umbrellas.
  • Chocolate was once used as money.
    True - The Aztecs used cocoa beans as currency.
  • Penguins propose with pebbles.
    True - Some penguin species offer pebbles as part of courtship.
  • Iceland has no mosquitoes.
    True - Iceland is one of the few countries where mosquitoes do not naturally live.
  • Spain has more than 40 million people.
    True - Spain has around 48 million people.
  • The Great Wall of China is visible from space.
    False - It is very difficult to see with the naked eye from space.
  • A snail can sleep for 3 years.
    True - Some snails can stay inactive for very long periods in dry conditions.
  • You can drive from Spain to China.
    True - In theory, yes, because Europe and Asia are connected by land.
  • Watching horror films burns calories.
    True - Being scared can increase your heart rate and burn a small number of calories.
  • Dogs understand more words than cats.
    True - Research suggests dogs usually learn more human words and commands than cats.
  • Humans use only 10% of their brains.
    False - This is a myth. We use many different parts of our brains every day.
  • English has more native speakers than Chinese.
    False - Mandarin Chinese has more native speakers than English.
  • Goldfish only remember things for 3 seconds.
    False - Goldfish can remember things for weeks or even months.
  • Cows have best friends.
    True - Studies show cows form strong social bonds and can become stressed when separated.
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