Who Made It?

The world average of twins is 13 twins per 1,000 births. But in Benin, a country in central Africa, that rate is more than doubled with nearly 30 twins per 1,000 births. Though there’s no single reason that causes this spike, genetics, diet, and the height of the mother all play a role.

Gippsland, in south-east Australia, is home to the giant Gippsland earthworm. They can reach up to 3 meters in length and 2 centimeters in diameter. They can also expand and contract their bodies, making them appear much larger. They weigh around 200 grams.

Want to add a healthy red tint to your hair? Try using beetroot, traditionally used as a natural hair dye! How about you’ve written an awful word in pen and need to erase it? Use the outside of a cucumbers and watch it disappear before your very eyes. See, vegetables really are amazing.