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Before we go, here’s your random trivia of the day:

Depending on the species, modern-day penguins range from about 1-4 feet tall – only a fraction of the size of their ancient ancestors. In 2014, scientists discovered a 37-million-year-old penguin fossil in Antarctica, revealing a species that stood 6 feet, 8 inches tall. The now-extinct species has been dubbed “colossus penguin.”

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