How Many Facebook Users Are in China?
Facebook has 95 million users in China despite being blocked.
What is Anwar Sadat Famous For?
Anwar Sadat made Egypt the first Arab nation to achieve peace with Israel in 1979. For this, Sadat won the Nobel Peace prize.
Is Bhutan a Poor Country?
In Bhutan, there were no public hospitals or schools until the 1950s, and no paper currency, no roads or electricity until several years after that.
Who Was the First Country to Adopt Christianity?
Armenia became the first nation to adopt Christianity as a State Religion in the year 301.
Why Don’t They Celebrate Birthdays on July 8th and December 17th in North Korea?
Because these were the dates of the deaths of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il.
China Gets a New Billionaire Every 5 Days
China's economic growth has been skyrocketing over the recent years.
Hotel Made of Salt in Bolivia
There's a hotel in Bolivia made almost entirely of salt, complete with salt beds and chairs.
Roman Shipwreck Hold 2,000-Year-Old Food
In 2012, divers discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck that was so well preserved even the food was intact in its storage jars.
How Many Civil War Deaths Were from Disease?
Of the 620,000 recorded military deaths in the Civil War about two-thirds died from disease.
The Mountain that Eats Men
One of Bolivia's oldest silver mines (El Cerro Rico) has claimed the lives of an estimated 8 million people in the past 500 years.
Arunima First Indian Amputee to Climb Mount Everest
An Indian woman who lost her leg after being thrown from a moving train became the first female amputee to climb Mount Everest in 2013.
How Many Cancer Villages Are There in China?
There are about 459 'cancer villages' in China, small communities near polluting factories where cancer rates have soared far above the national average.
What is Ben Kingsley’s Real Name?
Academy award winner Sir Ben Kingsley real name is Krishna Pandit Bhanji.
Where Did Rock Paper Scissors Originate From?
Rock Paper Scissors was invented in China, but popularized in Japan, where it's called 'Janken.'
Liechtenstein Has Just 7 People in Prison
Liechtenstein has just 7 people in prison.
How Big Do Giant Salamanders Get?
The Chinese Giant Salamander can grow to be 6 feet (1.8 m) long, making it the largest amphibian in the world.