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The Power of Adaptability

The ability to adapt is essential for survival in a rapidly changing world.

Cat Fact: #25119

Cats are the world's most popular pets, outnumbering dogs by as many as three to one

Fascinating fact about human vision

On average, the human eye blinks about 15-20 times per minute.

The World's Largest Church

The world's largest church is the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast

The difference between wise and fools

The wise speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.

Ants are 50 times stronger than their size!

Ants can carry objects up to 50 times their body weight.

World's Oldest Religious Site

The world's oldest known religious site is a 12,000-year-old temple called Gobekli Tepe in Turkey.

Useless Fact: #71078

Count the number of cricket chirps in a 15-second period, add 37 to the total, and your result will be very close to the actual outdoor Fahrenheit temperature.

Cat Fact: #91587

The cat's tail is used to maintain balance.

Cat Fact: #26230

Despite imagery of cats happily drinking milk from saucers, studies indicate that cats are actually lactose intolerant and should avoid it entirely.

The Power of Persistence

Rome wasn't built in a day - persistence leads to great achievements.

Useless Fact: #92061

Studies have shown that children laugh an average of 300 times/day and adults 17 times/day, making the average child more optimistic, curious, and creative than the adult.

Useless Fact: #77993

In Aspen Colorado, you can have a maximum income of $104,000 and still receive government subsidized housing.

Trivia: #71620

132 is the TV series Third Watch ran on NBC from 1999 to 2005 with 132 episodes.

Useless Fact: #62175

The sperm of a mouse is actually longer than the sperm of an elephant.

The Power of Synergy

Synergy is the concept that the combined value and performance of multiple items is greater than the sum of their individual parts.

The Egyptian Goddess of Wisdom

The ancient Egyptians believed that wisdom was personified by the goddess Seshat, who was the keeper of books, records, and wisdom.

Cat Fact: #33115

The chlorine in fresh tap water irritates sensitive parts of the cat's nose. Let tap water sit for 24 hours before giving it to a cat.

Useless Fact: #53401

Lawn darts are illegal in Canada.

Useless Fact: #14287

In 1986 Congress & President Ronald Reagan signed Public Law 99-359, which changed Daylight Saving Time from the last Sunday in April to the first Sunday in April.  It was estimated to save the nation about 300,000 barrels of oil each year by adding most of the month April to D.S.T.

Useless Fact: #50795

A piece of paper can be folded no more then 9 times.

Trivia: #53249

195 is the length in miles of The Wild West Relay team running relay race held annually in August in Colorado.

Cat Fact: #14351

When a cats rubs up against you, the cat is marking you with it's scent claiming ownership.

The Blushing Humans

Humans are the only animals capable of blushing.

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