Lions can reach speeds of up to 81 kph (50 mph) but only in short bursts because of a lack of stamina.

The trickiest tongue twister in the English language is apparently "Sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick". Give it a try and see for yourself.

In the year 2000, there were approximately 11,000 injuries that were treated in a hospital in the U.S. that resulted from fireworks.

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