In 1978, the World Water Speed record was made by Ken Warby from Australia. His average speed was 317.6 mph, and his jet-powered hydroplane was 27 feet long called "Spirit of Australia." Warby built the boat himself in his back yard.

Playwright Shakespeare was only 18 years old when he married Ann Hathaway, who was 26 years old at the time.

All penguins live south of the equator.

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