In 1978, the World Water Speed record was made by Ken Warby from Australia. His average speed was 317.6 mph, and his jet-powered hydroplane was 27 feet long called "Spirit of Australia." Warby built the boat himself in his back yard.

Certain female species of spiders such as the Australian crab spider, sacrifice their bodies as a food source for their offspring.

The production of toilet paper in China began in 1391, which was used for the Emperors.

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