What is the world's largest fish?
The harmless whale shark holds the title of largest fish, with the record being a 59 footer captured in Thailand in 1919.
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- How fast can a racehorse run?
“A Thoroughbred named Winning Brew set a Guinness World Record in 2008 by running about 44 miles per hour over a quarter mile, the fastest speed recorded for a racehorse.”
Reference: Guinness World Records
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How to eat like a horse
A 1,200-pound horse eats about seven times it's own weight each year.
Hottest place on Earth
What is the hottest place on Earth? El Azizia in Libya recorded a temperature of 136 degrees Fahrenheit (57.8 Celsius) on Sept. 13, 1922 the hottest ever measured. In Death Valley, it got up to 134 Fahrenheit on July 10, 1913.