- In North American, a black cat crossing your path is thought to bring bad luck. In Great Britain, a black cat crossing your path is said to bring good luck.

 - Pet parrots can eat virtually any “people food” except for avocado and chocolate, both of which are highly toxic and can be fatal to them.

 - The expression “three dog night” originated with the Eskimos, who used it to refer to a night so cold; they had to bed down with three dogs to stay warm!

 - A chameleon’s tongue is twice the length of its body.

 - A father Emperor penguin withstands the Antarctic cold for 60 days or more to protect his eggs, which he keeps on his feet, covered with a feathered flap. During this entire time he doesn't eat a thing. Most father penguins lose about 25 pounds while they wait for their babies to hatch. Afterward, t