some random facts in science

i'm sitting in science and i'm sure i should be doing some kind of scientific work but instead i'm blogging.
in my intense state of boredom i decided to learn some random facts that no one would actually care about.. some are;
1.rubber bands last longer when refrigerated
2.there are more chickens than there are human in the world.
3.a cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
4.a dragonfly has a lifespan of 1-6 months.
5.a polar bear's skin is black. it's fur is not white, but actually clear.
6.a snail can sleep for 3 years.
7.walt disney, the creator of mickey mouse, was afraid of mice.
8.in the average lifetime, a person will walk the equivalent of 5 times around the equator.
9.elephants can't jump.
10.pearls melt in vinegar.

now you are 10 random facts smarter.