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Anemometers are used to measure wind speed. Although there are more modern, electronic versions, traditional anemometers resemble windmills flipped on their side. They measure the wind's speed by the number of rotations the spinning part turns.

If you are playing a game of golf and you managed to get the ball in the hole one stroke under par, you have a birdie. If you were one over par, you would have a bogie.

With an elevation of 29,029 feet, Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain. Bordering both China and Nepal, Mount Everest is one of the most popular climbs for thrill seekers from around the world.

During the early-morning hours of April 15, 1912, the unsinkable Titanic ripped a hole in its hull by hitting an iceberg. It is estimated that more than 1,500 passengers and crew members lost their lives.

According to the last U.S. census, California is the most populated state in the United States. With a population nearing 40,000,000, California has 11 million more citizens that the next most populated state, Texas.

Grapes, bananas, and apples are amongst the world's most popular fruits. However, the mango outsells bananas three times over and leaves apples in the dust by selling 10 mangos for every apple.

Those born from April 20 to May 21 are born under the sign of Taurus. Taurus is represented by the bull, and it is associated with the earth element in the zodiac.

In 1964, Pontiac released its brand of muscle car on the world. Built as a competitor to the Ford Mustang, the Pontiac GTO is highly sought after by collectors.

Orchestras are divided into four main sections: brass, wind, percussion, and strings. When you look for the euphonium, you will find it in the brass section. Euphoniums resemble small tubas, and they are best known for being part of military ensembles.

If you were visiting the capital city of Valletta, you would be visiting Europe's Malta. Malta is an island that rests between Sicily and North Africa. Malta is a fairly young member of the European Union. Full membership was granted in 2004.

The stapes is one of three bones that make up the inner ear. It is around 3 millimeters long, and is sometimes called the stirrup bone because of its shape and appearance.

Pluto was left undiscovered until 1930. Since then, it has been considered to be the furthest planet from Earth with 2.7 billion miles between them.

It takes two entire cups of liquid to make a pint. A pint is 16 ounces, and there are 16 cups per gallon. Therefore, there are 8 pints per gallon.

The South American country of Guyana is full of rich history. Bordering both Venezuela and the Atlantic coast, Guyana is one of the few English-speaking nations in the region.

Eggs Benedict is a popular American breakfast item found on menus all over the world. The recipe varies, but the traditional version involves two poached eggs served atop two halves of an English muffin with bacon and Hollandaise sauce.

When a football team cannot quite make it into touchdown range, a field goal will often be attempted. Worth 3 points, the longest field goal ever made was kicked from 64 yards away by Matt Prater in 2013.

When speaking about math, a variable is a letter that stands in place of an unknown value. In this instance, the variable is the letter x.

When Thomas was told of the resurrection of Christ, he did not believe what he was hearing. In the New Testament, he was referred to as "Doubting Thomas," coining the popular phrase.

Despite their cubby appearance, Pandas love eating bamboo. They are not against the occasional fish or small game, but 99 percent of their diet is comprised of bamboo shoots, stems, and leaves.

In the kitchen, we refer to sodium bicarbonate as baking soda. Baking soda is acidic and forces the chemical reaction necessary for leavening during the baking process.

Running for eight seasons, "How I Met Your Mother" told the love stories and wild antics of a group of young friends. During the series finale, it was revealed that Ted was the person narrating the story.

The hit series, "The Golden Girls," was set in Florida. Popular with an older population and full of warm weather, Florida make for the perfect setting for Blanche and the girls to live.

When Prince Charles asked Lady Dianna to marry him in 1981, he did it in grand style. The engagement ring featured a 12-carat sapphire surrounded by 18 individual diamonds. It was eventually resized to fit Kate Middleton's finger.

The Kennel Club of the U.K. announced that the most-loved dog in England is the Labrador retriever. Although the French bulldog kept the race close, the Labrador retriever ended up winning with the popular vote.

Nouns would be mind-numbingly boring without the help of their friend the adjective! An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a person, place, or thing.

In 2004, Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook in his Harvard dorm room. It was originally created for Harvard students to socialize.

Formed in 1968, Led Zeppelin is often credited for bringing heavy metal to the world. With Jimmy Page on guitar, the group played together until 1980, shortly after the death of drummer John Bonham.

Another name for the Ten-Gallon hat is the Tom Mix. However, the Tom Mix is simply a bigger version of the Gus. Both feature a large dome-shaped crown with three dimples on it.

Gorillas can be quite aggressive, but they are not apex predators. In order to be an apex predator, an animal must not be hunted by others. Although gorillas have few natural enemies, it seems that leopards have been known to attack them.

In spite of their extra cheesy taste, the main ingredient in all of the Doritos flavors is whole corn. Doritos actually contain more vegetable oils than cheese.

The Tate Museum of Modern Art was opened in May 2000. At any given time, the Tate Modern exhibits more than 1,500 artists from around the world.

The primary language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese. While French used to be the nation's secondary language, it has recently been changed to English.

If you were craving The Hulk, you would head to Taco Bell. The Hulk is all about the green stuff - the guacamole! In fact, the only other ingredients in The Hulk are beans and cheese.

During a time of loud guitars, Elton John stood out with his rock 'n roll style piano. Since then, he has gone on to become one of the world's most celebrated musicians. His hits are known and loved all over the world.

Since her first Sports Illustrated cover in 1999, Heidi Klum has taken the world of fashion by storm. She was the first German model to become a Victoria's Secret model, and she runs multiple fashion-related businesses.