Random fun facts that will leave you amazed

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Get ready to discover some amazing and surprising facts, according to BBC.

Even though clouds look light and fluffy, they can weigh around a million tonnes.

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Did you know giraffes are 30 times more likely to be struck by lightning than humans?

Your brain is constantly eating itself by removing old or damaged cells in a process called phagocytosis.

Some animals, like flies and birds, see the world in slow motion compared to humans.

A tight tie can reduce blood flow to your brain by 7.5%.

Your body has more bacterial cells than human cells.

Hot weather increases blood flow to your fingertips, which helps your nails grow faster during summer.

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