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Do turtles breathe underwater?

Do turtles breathe underwater?

As sea turtles are air breathing reptiles, they need to surface to breathe. Sea turtles can hold their breath for several hours, depending upon the level of activity. A resting or sleeping turtle can remain underwater for 4-7 hours.

Which animal is the tallest in the world?

Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. Males can grow up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall, females can reach 14 feet (4.3 meters) tall and their babies, called calves, are born six feet (1.8 meters) tall. Calves can grow up to an inch a day.

How many shots are there in a 1.75L bottle of liquor?

The typical 1.75-liter handle contains 40 1.5-ounce shots. If you’re mixing cocktails, which typically call for two ounces of booze each, you’ll get 30 drinks out of that same bottle.

Which African country is not a member of the African Union?

Morocco is the only African country not to have joined the AU. It left the Organisation of African Unity in 1984, after the OAU granted membership to the Saharan Arab Democratic Republic set up by the independence movement in the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

Where were the Articles of Confederation ratified?

After 16 months of debate, the Continental Congress, sitting in its temporary capital of York, Pennsylvania, agrees to adopt the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union on this day in 1777. Not until March 1, 1781, would the last of the 13 states, Maryland, ratify the agreement.

How big is a communication satellite?

Modern communications satellites can weigh up to six tons and be the size of a small school bus. In order to give some idea of the size of modern communications satellites, here are some pictures of communications satellites as they are being built.

How many dreams does the average person have in one night?

The average person has about 3 to 5 dreams per night, but some may have up to 7 dreams in one night. The dreams tend to last longer as the night progresses. During a full 8-hour night sleep, two hours of it is spent dreaming. It is not at all unusual for a person to have more than one dream per night.

What Disney movies show two parents throughout the film?

101 Dalmatians, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, and Mulan are the only Disney cartoons where both parents are present and don’t die throughout the movie. 

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