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An owl's eyes are 100 times more sensitive to light than human eyes. Owls can turn their heads 270 degrees.
Some owls, to help them target their prey, have ears in different positions. Three continents have never staged an Olympics: Africa, South America, and Antarctica.
The 1912 Olympic wrestling match for silver lasted 11 hours. The winner was too exhausted to compete for gold.
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