Maine is the closest U.S. state to Africa.

The distinctive spots that cover a giraffe's fur act as a good camouflage to protect the giraffe from predators. When the giraffe stands in front of trees and bushes the light and dark colouring of its fur blends in with the shadows and sunlight.

The word breakfast was coined due to the fact that after sleeping for hours, we are "breaking our fast."

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