Long Shot
Archer fish can squirt 6-to 15-foot long jets of water from their mouths, knocking down their mouths, knocking down their insect prey usually on the first shot.
Table Tidbits
Carrots, which originated in present-day Afghanistan, were originally purple.
Actually Said
by basketball player Shaquille O'Neal, on whether he had visited the Parthenon during his visit to Greece
"I can't really remember the names of the clubs that we went to."
Growth Spurt
Lizards can regrow their tails if they become damaged.
Still on the Books
In Tennessee, whales are the only game allowed to be shot from a moving automobile.
Snooze Fans
Armadillos, sloths and opossums spend 80 percent of their lives sleeping or dozing.
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