It is possible to identify the sex of the giraffe from the horns on its head. Both males and females have horns but the females are smaller and covered with hair at the top. Male giraffes may have up to 3 additional horns.

Pretzels were originally invented for Christian Lent. The twists of the pretzels are to resemble arms crossed in prayer.

The most common pear world-wide is the Bartlett. It is bell-shaped, sweet and soft with a light green colour.

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