AstroTurf

AstroTurf was originally named after the Astrodome. Both the MLB and the NFL currently do not use Astroturf any longer in any of its stadiums.

Sickle Cell Anemia & Malaria

Persons with sickle cell anemia have a high propensity for resistance against malaria.

The Platypus

The platypus is the only mammal that is poisonous

Phobias

Erythrophobia 1) Fear of redlights.
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia- Fear of long words.
Consecotaleophobia- Fear of chopsticks.
Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia- Fear of the number 666.
Soceraphobia- Fear of parents-in-law.
Gamophobia- Fear of marriage.

The Letter E

E is the most common letter in the English alphabet.

The biggest

The Great Pyramid of Cholula in Mexico is the world's largest pyramid as well as the world's largest monument.

Coke

Coke was originally green in color.

Xylitol is poisonous to dogs

A few pieces of gum with xylitol is dangerous to dogs, and a larger quantity can be fatal.

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