Some monks can increase their body temperature so much they can dry soaking sheets in a freezing room!
31
In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
81
Cows can sleep standing up, but they can only dream lying down.
745
An unprotected human can survive up to 1.5 minutes in space with no permanent bodily damage.
82
The University of Oxford (teaching since 1096) predates the Aztec empire (1428 - 1521).
14
No one knows Albert Einstein's last words. Just before he passed, he spoke several words in German, but his nurse only knew English.
154
Scientists have revived a flowering plant from a fruit stored away in permafrost by Arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago.
16
The Lion's Mane Jellyfish is the largest jellyfish in the world. They have been swimming in arctic waters since before the dinosaurs (over 650 million years ago).
12