Why Did Pirates Wear Eye Patches?
Pirates probably didn't wear eyepatches because of a missing eye; it's much more likely that they were keeping one eye ready to see in darkness, so that they could adjust quickly when going below deck.
7-Up Used to Contain Lithium
Until 1948, 7-Up contained 'lithium citrate', a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder.
Does Google Donate to Charity?
Google.org is the charitable arm of Google, committing about US$100 million in investments and grants to nonprofits annually.
Why Names Are So Easy to Forget
This is because people are too worried about themselves, and what they'll say next, to focus on remembering the names of people they're introduced to.
A Colombian Baby Was Named Netflix
There's a baby called Netflix de Jesús Rodríguez Restrepo in Colombia.
Michael Phelps Says He Contemplated Suicide
Michael Phelps considered suicide after the 2012 Summer Olympics. He started the Michael Phelps Foundation to help other people with mental illness.
Cats Bond with Their People Too
Cats display the same main attachment styles as babies and dogs, a study found.
Does Time Move Slower for Small Animals?
Small animals sense time slower than humans.
How Many Animal Extinctions Have Humans Caused?
Humans have caused 322 animal extinctions in the past 500 years.
Film Footage of Anne Frank Posted on Youtube
Anne Frank is on YouTube. She was captured on film while leaning out of her window to get a good look of a wedding.
When Did the Last Civil War Widow Die?
The last surviving Civil War widow didn't pass away until 2008. She married an 86-year-old veteran when she was only 19.
What Does Mars Need to Be Habitable?
Scientists want to introduce global warming on Mars to make life habitable for colonization.
Was Octopus Wrestling a Thing?
Octopus wrestling was a popular sport in the 1960s. A diver would fight an octopus in shallow water and drag it to the surface.
Australia Protecting Penguins with Snipers
In 2009, snipers were deployed in Australia to protect a colony of little penguins from predators.
Does Uranus Have Coldest Atmosphere?
Uranus has the coldest planetary atmosphere in the Solar System, with a minimum temperature of -371.56 °F (−224 °C).
Big Bill for Big Ben
If London's Big Ben was built today, it would cost about US$222,000.