Amazing Facts About Animals, People, and Even Puppets

Everyone Has a Unique Tongue Print
Just like fingerprints, every person has their own special tongue print. It’s completely unique!

A Man Tried to Fake His Own Death for a Cell Phone Bill
An American named Corey Taylor once tried to fake a death certificate to get out of his cell phone contract without paying a fine. It didn’t work, he got caught and had to pay the full amount.

Most Puppets Are Left-Handed
Ever notice puppets often use their left hand? That’s because most puppeteers are right-handed and use their strong hand to control the puppet’s head. That leaves the left hand to do the waving, pointing, or holding.

Denmark Has a List of Approved Baby Names
In Denmark, parents must choose their baby’s name from an official list of about 7,000 names. Want to choose a different one? You have to send a request and wait for the government to approve it!

Feeding Pigeons in Venice Can Cost You $700
In St. Mark’s Square, Venice is packed with pigeons but feeding them is illegal. Why? The city says pigeons damage buildings and spread germs. If you feed them, you might get fined up to $700!

Kangaroo Rats Don’t Need to Drink Water
These amazing little desert animals called jerboa in Hebrew can live their whole lives without drinking water. They store nuts and eat them later in cool caves, getting all the water they need from the food.

Fleas Can Jump Really High
A flea can jump up to 200 times its own height! If humans could do that, we’d be able to leap as high as the Empire State Building.