var arrayFacts = [ "Rats Drink Less Than Camels?

A rat can last longer than a camel without drinking water.", "Record Breaking Rat:

African gambian pouch rats, also known African giant pouch rats, are the largest rats in the world.

They grow to 13-17 inches from tip of nose to the base of the tail, and the tail is about the same length or longer than their bodies! They often weigh more than six pounds.

These massive rats live in forests and thickets from Senegal to Central Sudan and down to South Africa.", "Resilient Rat:

The kangaroo rat is a desert-dwelling rodent that, like gerbils and prairie dogs, never has to drink water.

Because these animals can transform their food into water during digestion, they can stay hydrated in arid deserts of Africa and Asia.", "Blame the Fleas:

Many people believe that rats were the cause of the black plague, but it was really the fleas on the rats that harbored the disease. Rats help spread the plague by carrying fleas into human households. ", "Tall Tail:

Rats have stout little bodies that average between 9 and 11 inches in length, not including their tails. In fact, the tail of a rat is often much longer than their bodies!

Female rats weigh an average of 12 ounces while the male rats typically weigh about one pound.", "Tickets, Please:

Rats can travel up to 100 yards per day. Rodents are explorers, and have been known to travel through many different countries in a short amount of time.

Their nomadic lifestyles make them a kind of free public transportation for diseases. Rats spread microbes quiet easily because they can travel by land or sea, eat a wide variety of food sources, and do well in confined spaces.", "You Should Be Afraid:

Rats carry as many as 20 different diseases. The Guinness Book of World Records states that rats are the most dangerous small mammals because of their ability to spread deadly illnesses.", "Rats Must Be Stopped:

Rats destroy almost 33% of the world's food supply every year. As if that weren't enough, 25% of all fires of 'unknown origin' are caused by rats.", "Disgusting But Adorable:

Rats that have low-hanging ears are called 'dumbo rats.' Due to a genetic mutation, the docile dumbo rat has large, floppy ears that resemble those of the cartoon elephant that shares its name.

Because they look rather adorable, they are a popular pet! ", "Chocohalics:

While chocolate is poisonous to dogs and cats, rats will not get sick from chocolate. ", "Pets, Not Pests:

Pet rats usually live roughly 3 years but have been known to live as long as 6 years! Pet rats have distinct, loveable personalities.

Though many wild rats carry diseases, pet rats have been bred disease free for the past 200 years.", "Mental Giants:

The most popular domestic rat, the hooded rat's head is a different color than its body.

This affectionate creature can be taught various tricks, including navigating a maze and jumping through little hoops.", "Resilient Rodent:

The House Mouse and Rat can both swim up to 1 mile at a time. In fact, there have been reports of rats surfacing minutes after they have been flushed down the toilet!

Because they can easily swim through sewer pipes, these rodents can make nasty and persistent house guests.", "Scorpion Meets Its Match:

The Norway rat is immune to scorpion venom and will often eat the deadly crustacean. To kill a scorpion, the Norway rat gets on its hind legs, reaches for the scorpion's tail, and bites its neck and head.

While the scorpion continuously stings the rat, its poison has no effect. Minutes into the fight, the rat will have chewed the scorpion's head clean off. ", ];