Lions can reach speeds of up to 81 kph (50 mph) but only in short bursts because of a lack of stamina.

Diamonds were first discovered in the riverbeds of the Golconda region of India over 4,000 years ago.

Vatican City is the smallest country in the world, with a population of 1000 and a size 108.7 acres.

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