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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.

Hundreds of years ago, Robert Hooke published a book called Micrographia that included hand-drawn images of samples observed under a microscope! Hooke, who we mentioned in a previous fact, is often credited as the discoverer of cells, after studying cork under the microscope.

How do they get gummy candies to shine with that ever-so-appetizing glossy sheen? Well, we hate to be the bearer of ... unappetizing news, but the candies are actually coated with carnauba wax, just like cars are! Still, it's hard not to indulge in a few gummy bears every now and then!