Increase in U.S. home sizes
The size of a typical American home has increased from 1100 to 1800 square feet over the past ten years.
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Blue whale massacre crustaceans
The blue whale, the worlds largest animal at 110 feet according to guiness world records eat krill, which are shrimp-like crustaceans only about an inch-and-a-half long.
Pick on somebody your own size? Not whales! An adult whale might slaughter 40 million, or 4-6 tons of these little creatures in one day!!
Amazingly, the krill population persists, but you have to assume this perpetual atrocity affects the krills ability to develop a stable society.
How many eggs can a Mackerel lay
The mackerel is a moderately prolific fish; females of medium size may produce as many as 400,000 to 500,000 eggs in the aggregate, according to various estimates,[10] with 546,000 reported for one weighing 17/8 pounds. But it is seldom that as many as 50,000 are set free at any one time, and often many fewer
How big is a newborn kangaroo?
A newborn kangaroo is between the size of a grain of rice to the size of a honeybee!
Can you name the world's biggest octopus?
The Pacific Giant Octopus, the largest octopus in the world, grows from the size of pea to a 150 pound behemoth potentially 30 feet across in only two years, its entire life-span.
The Atom Bomb got all the press
US forces fire bombed japan's wooden cities totally destroying 58 % of Yokohama (the size of Cleveland)
51% of Tokyo (new York) 99% Toyama (Chattanooga) 40% Nagoya (LA) killing 50-90% of the population in 67 Japanese cities BEFORE two nuclear bombs were dropped.
How many times can you fold a piece of paper?
No matter its size or weight, no piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven times!
Perhaps the least hospitable place on earth
There is a an island of plastic and trash floating in the Pacific ocean that is twice the size of Texas.
No big men in the black widow world
Male black widow spiders are half the size of the female or smaller. Female black widows can get as long as 55mm or 2.165 inches.
What is the largest US state by area?
Alaska is the largest US state by area. It is more than twice the size of Texas, the second-largest state.
How did the Louisiana Purchase change the size of the US?
In 1803 the US bought the Louisiana Territory from France for about $15 million. The deal roughly doubled the size of the country.
How was China's Terracotta Army discovered?
China's Terracotta Army is thousands of life-size clay soldiers buried with the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Farmers digging a well discovered it by accident in 1974.
How much is a French Bulldog supposed to weigh?
According to the AKC breed standard, a French Bulldog should weigh no more than 28 pounds. That makes it a compact dog with a surprisingly muscular, heavy-boned build for its size.
What coat types do Dachshunds have?
Dachshunds come in three coat types (smooth, wirehaired, and longhaired) and two sizes, standard and miniature.
Why do Dachshunds have such loud barks?
Dachshunds have surprisingly deep, loud barks for their size because hunters needed to hear them while they were underground in a burrow.
Why are Beagles commonly used in laboratory research?
Beagles are the breed most commonly used in laboratory research because of their manageable size and gentle, easygoing temperament. This has led to many Beagle rescue and adoption efforts.
How does the AKC divide Beagles by size?
The AKC divides Beagles into two size varieties: those under 13 inches tall at the shoulder and those between 13 and 15 inches.
How big do Rottweilers get?
Male Rottweilers typically weigh between about 95 and 135 pounds, making them powerful, heavily muscled dogs that need early training and socialization.
How much does a Bulldog weigh?
According to the AKC breed standard, an adult male Bulldog weighs about 50 pounds and a female about 40 pounds, which is a lot of weight packed into a short, stocky frame.
How long does it take a Maine Coon to fully grow?
Maine Coons are slow to mature and can take three to five years to reach their full size, so a Maine Coon "kitten" can keep growing well past its second birthday.
How big do Ragdolls get?
Ragdolls are one of the largest domestic cat breeds. Males often weigh 15 to 20 pounds, and they can take about four years to fully mature.
How long do British Shorthairs take to mature?
British Shorthairs are slow to mature and may not reach their full size and muscle until about three years old.
How long does a Siberian cat take to mature?
Siberian cats are slow developers and can take up to five years to reach their full size.
How big do Siberian cats get?
Siberians are large, muscular cats, and males commonly weigh around 15 to 20 pounds.
How big is a male lion?
Male lions can weigh around 400 pounds, and their manes make them look even bigger, which helps intimidate rivals.
What is the largest land animal?
The African savanna elephant is the largest land animal on Earth, and big males can weigh around six tons.
How big is a blue whale's heart?
A blue whale's heart weighs about 400 pounds, roughly the size of a golf cart, according to scientists who preserved one in 2014.
What is the smallest monkey?
The pygmy marmoset of South America is the world's smallest monkey and weighs only about 3 to 4 ounces as an adult.
What is the largest monkey?
The mandrill is the world's largest monkey and also one of the most colorful mammals, with a bright red and blue face.
How fast can a grizzly bear run?
Despite their size, grizzly bears can run about 35 miles per hour in short bursts, faster than any human sprinter.