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.

Actress Sally Field was paid $4,000 a week for her role in the TV show The Flying Nun.

G-rated family films earn more money than any other rating. Yet only 3% of Hollywood's output is G-rated.

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