The fastest bird in the world is the Peregrine Falcon, which can reach speeds in excess of two hundred miles per hour.

Every day, over five billion gallons of water are flushed down toilets in the United States.

The term "mayday" used for signaling for help (after SOS) comes from the French "Maidez" which is pronounced "MAYDAY" and means, "Help Me."

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