With their light body weight and blunt claws, cheetahs are not well designed to protect themselves or their prey. When a larger or more aggressive animal approaches a cheetah in the wild, it will give up its catch to avoid a fight.

Printed on the tablet being held by the Statue of Liberty is July IV, MDCCLXXVI.

One gallon of used motor oil can ruin approximately one million gallons of fresh water.

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