The Lost City of the Monkey God Has Finally Been Discovered

Counting Critters

Overall, there were a ton of new animals found. Larsen noted 180 different species of plants, 198 bird species, and 250 unique insects. The team also found several endangered or thought to be extinct species. They even found some entirely new species!

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The More You Know

  • The idea that a man should spend two months salary on an engagement ring was popularized by De Beers' ad agency.
  • In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
  • Goats have accents.
  • At the Wife Carrying World Championships in Finland, first prize is the wife's weight in beer.
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