Cuisine varies greatly around the world, but the basic ingredients that sustain humans are pretty similar. We eat a lot of corn, wheat, rice and other simple crops. Read on to find out which foods top the list of most important worldwide, listed by annual production and average yield in 2008.
Howler monkeys are widely considered to be the loudest land animal. According to Guinness Book of World Records, their vocalizations can be heard clearly for 3 mi (4.8 km). The function of howling is thought to relate to intergroup spacing and territory protection, as well as possibly to mate-guarding.
A blue whaleâs tongue weighs more than an elephant. Blue whales are the loudest animal on Earth reaching up to 188 decibel. A blue whaleâs heart weighs up to 2,000 pounds. Their heart can be the size of a Mini Cooper. Blue whales are the fastest growing animal or plant on Earth. Blue whales can be up to 100 feet long.