How do penguins drink salt water?
Penguins have a special gland above their eyes that filters salt out of their blood, so they can drink seawater and then sneeze or shake out the extra salt.
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Where was the first KFC franchise?
The first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise opened in 1952 in Salt Lake City, Utah, not Kentucky.
How was radioactivity discovered?
Henri Becquerel discovered radioactivity in 1896 using uranium salts.
What two dangerous elements make table salt?
Table salt is made of sodium, a reactive metal, and chlorine, a toxic gas.
How salty is the ocean?
Seawater is about 3.5% salt.
Why do sea turtles look like they're crying?
Sea turtles appear to cry because they release extra salt through glands near their eyes.
Is the Golden Gate Bridge always being painted?
Painters work on the Golden Gate Bridge year-round, touching up areas worn by salt air and weather.
Did ancient Egyptians have toothpaste?
Ancient Egyptians made toothpaste from ingredients like crushed eggshells, ash, and salt.