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Fascinating Facts & Figures - 3

This is page 3 of fascinating facts and fiqures.

Rice paper is not made from rice.

Gorillas are unable to swim.

The color purple was the sign of high rank in ancient Rome.

A fly's tastebuds are in its feet.

Penguins are able to leap over six feet into the air.

Avocado pears are the most fattening fruit.

Cricket pads were invented in 1836.

If you have blue eyes they will become paler as you get older.

Less than half of the London Underground is actually underground.

Venetian blinds were invented in Japan.

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