Which animal has a tongue twice the length of its body?
• Blue Whale
• Anteater
• Chameleon
• Giraffe
Feb. 16, 2026
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On This Day
1968 - The first 911 emergency telephone system in the United States was inaugurated in Haleyville, Alabama.
Fact of the Day
At 444 miles long, the Susquehanna River — which crosses New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland — is the longest river on the East Coast and one of the 5 oldest rivers in the world.
Nature Oddities
The cassowary has a 5-inch dagger-like claw on its middle toe that can gut a human with a single kick. It’s the only bird officially classified as a “Class 1” dangerous animal.
Food and Drink
Japan has the highest density of vending machines in the world, with one for every 23 people in the country. They sell everything from beverages to ice cream to noodles.