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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- Which bird is the fastest swimmer?
“The gentoo penguin is the fastest-swimming bird, reaching speeds of about 22 miles per hour underwater.”
Reference: Australian Antarctic Program
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Dedicated fathers in the Antartic
A father Emperor penguin withstands the Antarctic cold for 60 days or more to protect his eggs, which he keeps on his feet, covered with a feathered flap. During this entire time he doesn't eat a thing. Most father penguins lose about 25 pounds while they wait for their babies to hatch. Afterward, they feed the chicks a special liquid from their throats. When the mother penguins return to care for the young, the fathers go to sea to eat and rest.
What was the speed limit in 1865?
In 1865 the first speed limit was introduced in Britain - 2 mph in town and 4 mph in the country.