This list was shared by my friend Eddy in his Facebook group. I've not done any research about it to confirm it's legitimacy but I trust his research already.(not edited)
FACTS ABOUT OUR WORLD.
1. The largest egg laid by a living bird is that of the North African Ostrich. It is 6 to 8 inches in length and 4 to 6 inches in diameter. The smallest is that of the hummingbird. It is less than 0.39 inches in diameter.
2. The hottest continent on earth is Africa, where a record high of 136.4°F was once recorded.
3. The hottest place on earth is in Dallol, Ethiopia, which is a sizzling 94°F in the shade on a typical day!
4. Antarctica is the coldest continent on earth, where a temperature of 126.9°F below zero was once recorded.
5. Chicago is home to three of the five tallest buildings in the world -ie- The Sears Tower, Standard Oil Building, and John Hancock Center.
6. Angel Falls in Venezuela is 20 times taller than Niagara Falls.
7. The longest movie made lasts 85 hours and is fittingly titled “The Cure for Insomnia.”
8. Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, standing 29,028 feet high.
9. The largest baby to be born so far weighed in at 15 pounds, 5 ounces!
10. That's all I had for you.
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