What Does Barbara Mean?
Barbara is Latin for 'strange woman.'
How Many Ships Have Been Abandoned Worldwide?
Over 70 ships and more than 1,000 seafarers were abandoned in 2020.
Who Is the Fastest Reader in the World?
World speed reading champion Anne Jones read all 607 pages of the last Harry Potter book in just 47 minutes.
Nigeria’s Nollywood: Most Prolific Movie Machine
Nigeria makes more movies every year than the US.
How Do Eskimos Keep Their Food from Freezing?
Eskimos use refrigerators to stop their food from freezing.
How Many Common English Words Are There?
90% of everything written in English uses just 1,000 words.
Where Does the Word Pencil Come From?
The word pencil comes from a Latin word meaning 'small penis.'
Who Killed the Dutch Prime Minister?
In 1672, an angry mob of Dutchmen killed and ate their prime minister.
How Many People Were Sacrificed by the Aztecs?
The Aztecs sacrificed 1% of their population every year, or about 250,000 people.
Is Sochi 2014 the Most Expensive Olympics Ever?
The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics cost more than the previous 13 Olympics combined.
How Many Scientific Papers Do People Read?
According to one 2007 study, not many people: half of academic papers are read only by their authors and journal editors, the study's authors write.
Snakes Will Blow up if They Eat Alka-Seltzer
Powerful acids in snakes' stomachs mean they will explode if given Alka-Seltzer.
Is Bottled Water Just Tap Water?
40% of all bottled water sold in the world is tap water.
Angel Falls: The Tallest Waterfall in the World
Angel Falls is 979 meters high, with the highest drop of 807 meters, 16 times higher than Niagara Falls!
Dull And Boring Are Now A Pair
Boring, Oregon is a 'sister community' with Dull, Scotland.
How Many Drinks Are on the Starbucks Menu?
Starbucks offers 87,000 different drink combinations.