Sitting Less Can Add Years to Your Life
Sitting for more than three hours a day can cut two years off a person's life expectancy.
The White Australia Policy
Many claim that a genocide was committed in Australia against its native people from 1910 to 1970 in an effort to create a 'white Australia.'
I am about to – or I am going to – die: either expression is used.
French grammarian, Dominique Bouhours remains dedicated to his profession to the end.
Never Bite Someone’s Hamburger In Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, it's illegal to take a bite out of another person's hamburger.
Where Did the Word ‘Hypocrite’ Come From?
'Hypocrite' comes from the Greek word 'hypokrites', which means 'an actor.'
How Many Ear Does a Praying Mantis Have?
The praying mantis has only one ear, which is located between its legs.
How to Say Ski in Turkish?
The Turkish for 'ski' is 'kayak'.
When Did World War I End?
The First World War officially ended on October 3, 2010.
Does Life Expectancy Increase at All Ages?
Life expectancy has increased at all ages.
The Most Followed Twitter Accounts
Justin Bieber (111.5m followers) Justin Bieber has been a near-constant following since his career started.
One-Third of World Smokers Are Chinese
More than a third of the world's smokers are Chinese.
The Woman With Super-human Eye Vision
A German woman, Veronica Seider, has a visual acuity 20 times better than average. She can identify people at a distance of more than a mile (1.6 km).
Americans Believe the World Will End
1 in 5 Americans believes that the world will end in their lifetime.
Humans Were Once an Endangered Species
For a million years, the human population of the Earth was less than 26,000.
What Are Antibiotics Made Of?
Most antibiotics are made from bacteria.
How Long Was the Hundred Years’ War?
The Hundred Years' War lasted for 116 years.