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Fifty Cool And Really Random Facts, You Never Knew, For Just About Everything

31. Polar Bears Don’t Have White Skin or Fur

That white fur polar bears seem to sport is actually two layers of clear fur that appear white to the human eye. Underneath that coat, their skin is actually black.

32. A Sneeze Sounds Different Around the World

While people in English-speaking countries tend to say “achoo” and French-speaking countries go with the similar sounding “atchoum,” Germans say “hatschi” and the Japanese say “hakshun.” And for more great trivia, here are the 30 major city names you’re pronouncing all wrong.

33. Barbie Has a Full Name

Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Ken’s full name is Kenneth Carson.

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34. T-Mobile Owns the Color Magenta

The brand trademarked the color and a Texas judge ruled that similar colors, even with different names, can’t be used by other telecom companies.

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35. The Spanish National Anthem Has No Lyrics

Spain’s national anthem,“Marcha Real,” or “Royal March,” doesn’t have any official lyrics. It was written as a military march, and as such, was not intended to be sung.

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36. A Cat’s Ear Has 32 Muscles

If you’ve ever wondered how your cat seems to hear every little noise from rooms away, blame it on their highly-developed ears. A cat’s ear contains 32 muscles, some of which account for their aural aptitude, providing their ears with a wide range of motion to detect sound.

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37. A Million Earths Would Fit Inside the Sun

If the sun were hollow, you could fit a million Piles of earth inside it.

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38. The Vatican’s ATMs Are in Latin

Let’s hope you were paying attention in high school if you’re going to visit the Pope.

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39. Spotted Skunks Do Handstands

Unfortunately, this cute little dance only happens before it sprays you, so get out of there ASAP.

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40. There’s a Town in Western New York Populated by Psychics

Lily Dale, a town an hour southwest of Buffalo, New York, has a population of just 275, virtually all of whom are psychics and other spiritualists.

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