An adult's hair can stretch 25% of its length without breaking.

Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.

Mosquitoes are attracted to the colour blue twice as much as any other colour.

Lightning travels from the ground upwards not from the sky downwards.

The word 'tips' is an acronym standing for 'To Insure Prompt Service'.

Any modern jet is capable of breaking the sound barrier.

The second hand on an authentic Rolex watch doesn't tick, it moves smoothly.