Goblins
What do Goblins look like?
Goblins are typically described as small, grotesque, human-like creatures with dark skin, large ears, crooked teeth, and thick brows.
What are ghosts?
They are commonly thought to be the soul or consciousness of a deceased person that has remained on Earth instead of passing on.
How many bones are babies born with?
Approximately 300
How long do rats typically live?
Rats generally live for 2 to 3 years.
How do fish breathe underwater?
Fish use specialized organs called gills to extract dissolved oxygen directly from the water.
Where do Goblins come from?
They originated in European folklore, where they were believed to be malicious or mischievous spirits.
Why do they stay?
According to a user on Quora, they often have "unfinished business," such as seeking revenge, protecting someone, or inability to accept their death.
When do babies start to smile?
Around 6 weeks
Are rats clean animals?
Yes!
What is the world's largest fish?
The whale shark is the largest fish, growing over 15 meters (50 feet) in length.
What kind of mischief do goblins cause?
According to folklore, they haunt homes, banging on pots, stealing items, and scaring people at night.
Do they know they are dead?
Perspectives differ, with some theories suggesting they are in a state of confusion or simply reliving their final moments (a "residual haunting"), as discussed in this Reddit thread.
Why do babies have soft spots on their heads?
Known as fontanelles, these spaces allow the skull bones to overlap for birth and allow for rapid brain growth during the first year.
What do rats eat?
Rats are omnivores and opportunistic feeders, meaning they eat almost anything, including grains, meat, and trash.
Do fish sleep?
Yes! cool right?
Are goblins in the Harry Potter universe different?
Yes, Gringotts goblins are depicted as highly intelligent, crafty bankers who control the wizarding economy, rather than simple, chaotic monsters.
Why are they seen in clothes?
It is believed that ghosts are not necessarily wearing the clothes they died in, but are rather manifesting a projection of themselves as they remember being, notes a user on Reddit.
When do babies begin to see color?
While they see in black and white at birth, they can recognize red just a few weeks after birth.
Can rats be kept as pets?
Yes, rats (specifically domesticated fancy rats) are intelligent, social, and trainable pets that can form strong bonds with humans and even learn their names.
How many species of fish are there?
over 30,000
What is the "goblin fruit" in Christina Rossetti's poem?
In "Goblin Market," the goblin fruit is a variety of exotic, poisonous fruits sold by goblin merchants that cause addiction and sickness in humans.
Can they interact with the physical world?
While often invisible, they are believed to be able to manipulate energy, causing cold spots, making noises, or moving objects, say users on Quora.
Should you wake a sleeping baby to feed?
Yes
How fast do rats reproduce?
Extremely fast. A female rat can have a litter of 6 to 12 pups every 3 to 4 weeks, with gestation lasting only about 21 to 23 days.
Are sharks fish?
Yes