The hippopotamus has the capability to remain underwater for as long as twenty-five minutes. | A Canadian, Troy Hurtubise, spent $100,000 and almost went bankrupt building a RoboCop style suit so that he could withstand a bear attack. | The Central African raffia palm is known to have the longest leaves. The leaves can measure up to 82.5 feet long. | Kissing is healthier than shaking hands. | Former keyboard player for Jethro Tull David Palmer is now a woman named Dee Palmer. He waited until his wife died before going through with his longtime desire for a sex change.

A year from now you will wish you had started today.