Category: Trivia
FlipFact (September 24, 2019): Will you really sink and die in quicksand?
FlipFact of the Day: Despite what we see in movies, it’s highly unlikely for you to sink and drown in…
The axolotl, an animal that can regrow almost any body part
The axolotl (Abystoma mexicanum), or Mexican walking fish, can regrow almost any part of its body. The axolotl, also known…
What makes the Verde Island Passage so special?
FlipFact of the Day: The Verde Island Passage in Batangas is recognized as the world’s “Center of the Center of…
FlipFact (September 21, 2019): Where is the world’s greatest concentration of unique mammals?
FlipFact of the Day: Luzon has the greatest concentration of unique mammals in the world. Luzon is the Philippines’ largest…
The Philippines’ 26-year polio-free streak
FlipFact of the Day: From 1993 to 2018—26 years straight—there were no reported cases of wild poliovirus in the Philippines.…
FlipFact (September 19, 2019): Do elephants really mourn their dead?
FlipFact of the Day: Elephants have been observed to display empathic behavior (e.g. comforting their friends, mourning their dead). Research…
Which animal has the biggest mouth in the world?
FlipFact of the Day: The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticus) possesses the largest mouth in the animal kingdom. The animal kingdom’s…
FlipFact (September 17, 2019): How fast can bamboo grow?
FlipFact of the Day: Certain types of bamboo grow incredibly fast. Some are said to grow almost 3 feet in…
Do butterflies really taste with their feet?
The idea of stepping on your food might sound utterly repulsive—but not for butterflies. As weird as it may sound,…
FlipFact (September 15, 2019): Why does pumice float on water?
FlipFact of the Day: Pumice floats on water, and can even stay afloat for years. Lightweight and porous, pumice is…
