fact for 1 october 2008

Australia, founded by convicts. The homicide (murders,crimes,etc)rate is in Australia is 1.8 per 100,000 of population. The United States was founded by religious zealots. It's homicide rate is 6.3 per 100,000. Almost 400% greater than Australia.

An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.

fact for 30 sept 2008

Yoga has its origins in India and has existed for over 5,000 years.

Australia has a total coastline of 36,735 kilometers.

A rat can go longer without water than a camel.

fact for 29 sept 2008

About 30% of the population of Australia was born overseas .

It takes seven years for a lobster to grow 1 pound .

fact for 28 sept 2008

Australia is the world’s largest exporter of coal, wool, alumina, diamonds, sheep, lead and mineral sands.

Usage of anesthesia was well known in ancient India. Over 125 surgical equipments were used.

The only bird that can fly backwards is the Hummingbird.

fact for 27 sept 2008

Tasmania boasts of having the cleanest air in the world.

Texas horned toads can shoot blood out of the corners or their eyes .

fact for 26 sept 2008

The first postage stamps of Asia, the "Scinde Dawk", were issued in India in 1852 .

Australia has the largest cattle station in the world, which measures around 30,028 sq km.

Polar bears are left-handed.

fact for 25 sept 2008

Sydney’s Opera House was designed in 1957 by Jorn Utzon, a Danish architect. Its roof weighs more than 161,000 tons.


A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.