1.

The deadliest earthquake in history occurred in Shaanxi, China, in 1556, killing an

estimated 830,000 people.
2. The shortest scheduled flight in the world is between the Scottish islands of Westray
and Papa Westray, which takes just two minutes.
3. The fastest land animal is the cheetah, which can run up to 70 miles per hour in short
bursts covering distances of up to 1,500 feet.