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Wilderness & Resources

7 interesting bits of environmental trivia

Read more: ANTARCTICA, BIRDS, FUNNY, MNN LISTS, RECYCLING
Thu, Jan 26 2012 at 8:14 AM EST
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  • Citywide recycling programs started in the 1890s
  • The volcano Krakatoa made the loudest noise in modern history in 1883
  • Seagulls can drink salt water because of glands in their heads
  • We've gotten really good at designing aluminum cans
  • An aluminum can can be collected, recycled and turned back into a new can in no time
  • A bird keeps half of its brain awake while it sleeps
  • Antarctica is the world's largest desert
Think fast: What is the capital of Finland? Even if you don't know the answer, you probably like trivia. Whether you're watching "Jeopardy" or enjoying trivia night at the local tavern, a healthy store of trivia knowledge is an asset. Plus, a curious brain is a healthy brain. If you want to keep mentally fit, you need to exercise your synapses. Packing your memory banks with interesting bits of contemporary knowledge is a great way to work your brain and has the added bonus of making you a more informed person.
 

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