Exploding ant fact
There is an ant in Brazil that has a gland which causes the ant to explode like a bomb, spraying a sticky toxic
goo on everybody nearby. Now that's some hard core biology!
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What is the largest country in South America?
Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth-largest country in the world by area.
What is the official language of Brazil?
Brazil's official language is Portuguese, not Spanish. That makes it the only Portuguese-speaking country in the Americas.
How much of the Amazon rainforest is in Brazil?
About 60% of the Amazon rainforest, the largest tropical rainforest on Earth, lies inside Brazil.
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times, more than any other country: in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002.
When did Brasília become the capital of Brazil?
Brasília was built from scratch as a planned city and became Brazil's capital in 1960, replacing Rio de Janeiro.
Which country produces the most coffee?
Brazil has been the world's largest coffee producer for more than 150 years and grows about a third of the world's coffee.
When was the Christ the Redeemer statue completed?
The Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro was completed in 1931 and stands about 30 meters (98 feet) tall, not counting its pedestal.
What is the largest carnival in the world?
Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is considered the largest carnival in the world and draws millions of people into the streets each year.
How many waterfalls make up Iguazu Falls?
Iguazu Falls, on the border of Brazil and Argentina, is a system of about 275 separate waterfalls stretching nearly 3 kilometers.
What is the largest tropical wetland in the world?
The Pantanal, located mostly in Brazil, is the world's largest tropical wetland and is one of the best places on Earth to see jaguars in the wild.
Do monkeys use stone tools?
Capuchin monkeys use stones to crack nuts, and archaeologists in Brazil found evidence that they've been doing it for at least 3,000 years.
What is the Volkswagen Beetle called in Brazil?
In Brazil, the Volkswagen Beetle is called the "Fusca."
Which country has won the most World Cups?
Brazil has won the men's FIFA World Cup five times, more than any other country.
Was the Jules Rimet trophy ever recovered after being stolen in Brazil?
The original World Cup trophy, the Jules Rimet Trophy, was stolen again in Brazil in 1983 and has never been recovered.
Which country grows the most oranges?
Brazil is the world's largest producer of oranges.
Where did navel oranges come from?
All navel oranges are clones from a single mutated tree in Brazil, and one of the original parent trees planted in Riverside, California, in 1873 is still alive.
Which Brazilian city is named after Saint Paul?
São Paulo, Brazil, was founded on January 25, 1554, the feast of Saint Paul's conversion, and is named after him.
Where did bossa nova come from?
Bossa nova came from Brazil, and "The Girl from Ipanema" is its most famous song.