In late 2013, the first carnivorous mammal to be discovered within the Western hemisphere was found by Dr. Kristofer Helgen. It is called the Olinguito and is a member of the Raccoon-family.

Pilgrims did not eat potatoes for Thanksgiving as they thought they were poisonous.

The first hot air balloon flight traveled for 5.5 miles over Paris and lasted for 23 minutes.

AMAZING FACTS