It may be just me, but learning interesting but questionably useful facts sends me down a rabbit hole and can burn up a lot of time.

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Let's start with something small but mighty: ants! Did you know these tiny creatures don't have lungs? Instead, they breathe through spiracles, which are tiny openings on their bodies. Talk about efficient breathing!

Speaking of tiny, let's talk signatures! Turns out, the size of your John Hancock might reveal something about your personality. A study suggests that men with larger signatures tend to be more socially bold, while women with bigger signatures might have some narcissistic tendencies. Who knew your signature could be so revealing?

Now, for a fact that's out of this world: Australia is wider than the moon! Yep, you read that right. The moon's diameter is about 3,400 km, but Australia stretches almost 4,000 km from east to west. That's one seriously big country!

While we're on the topic of size, did you know that a horse can actually generate way more than one horsepower? Studies have shown that a horse at its peak can produce a whopping 18,000 watts, which is about 24 horsepower! That's some serious muscle power!

Animals can actually be allergic to humans? It turns out they can be allergic to our dander, those pesky dead skin cells we shed everywhere. And just like us, their allergic reactions can range from skin irritation to breathing problems. So, next time you're sneezing around your furry friend, they might be suffering too!

And while we're on the topic of animals, let's shatter another myth! Pigs can't actually look up at the sky! Their anatomy just doesn't allow for it. Their spine and neck muscles limit their head movement, so they're stuck looking straight ahead or down. Poor pigs!

From pigs to crocodiles, these reptiles have a strange quirk too: they can't stick their tongues out! Their tongue is held in place by a membrane on the roof of their mouth. So, no funny faces from these guys!

Speaking of limitations, human teeth are the only part of our bodies that can't heal themselves. That's because our teeth are coated in enamel, which is not a living tissue. So, take good care of those pearly whites!

Let's move on to something a bit more romantic. The actors who voiced Mickey and Minnie Mouse were actually married in real life! Russi Taylor (Minnie) and Wayne Allwine (Mickey) tied the knot in 1991. Talk about a fairytale ending!

And if you're ever near a blue whale, you might be able to hear its heartbeat from over two miles away! These gentle giants have hearts that weigh around 180kg! That's one powerful pump!

Now, for a fact that will make you crave a snack: it's almost impossible to eat too much sugar from fresh fruit! That's because fruit also contains a lot of fiber and water, which slow down digestion and make you feel full. So, go ahead and enjoy that fruit salad!

And while you're at it, throw in some avocado! Believe it or not, avocados are technically a fruit, not a vegetable. They're considered a single-seeded berry. Who knew?!

Let's travel to Europe for our next fact. The iconic Eiffel Tower was actually originally designed for Barcelona! However, the city rejected it, deeming it too ugly. Thank goodness Gustave Eiffel had a backup plan and pitched it to Paris, where it became one of the most famous landmarks in the world!

And speaking of the Eiffel Tower, this metal giant can actually grow taller during the summer!5 The iron structure expands in the heat due to thermal expansion. The particles gain kinetic energy and take up more space, making the tower up to 15 cm taller!

Finally, let's end with a toast! Did you know the Ancient Romans used to drop a piece of toast into their wine for good health? This tradition is believed to be the origin of the phrase "raise a toast"!

And that's just the tip of the iceberg! There are so many more incredible facts out there waiting to be discovered. So keep your curiosity alive, and who knows what other mind-blowing information you'll stumble upon!