Interesting Facts about Jamaica

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24 curious facts about Jamaica.

• When a child loses a tooth, at night the Rolling Calf comes rattleing chains to take the child and their tooth away. They put the tooth in a tin can and shake it hard. The noise keeps the Rolling Calf away.
• The colours of Jamaica's flag are symbolic. Black signifies the strength and creativity of the people; gold, the natural wealth and beauty of sunlight; and green, hope and agricultural resources.
• The most famous Jamaican bird is the national bird, the indigenous swallow tail hummingbird or “doctor bird.” The male has a distinctive tail that splits into two long sections, which stream behind as he flies.
• The British imported the mongoose to help eradicate the cane rat in Jamaica. In the process, the mongoose also fed on snakes.