Central Park Cost the US More Than Alaska
Central Park costs about as much money as the entire state of Alaska.
Which Country Consumes the Most Red Wine?
China surpassed France and Italy as the world's largest red wine consumer in 2014.
Can You Catch a Cold from Cold Weather?
You don't catch a cold because of cold weather. People just spend more time indoors when it's cold, which allows germs to transfer between people more easily.
Women in China Face Rising University Entry Barriers
Female students in China outperform men to such an extent that some universities have introduced a male quota.
Cocaine Drop from the Sky
In 1994, a 75-pound bag of cocaine fell out of a plane and landed in the middle of a Florida crime watch meeting.
Can Chinese Have Blonde Hair?
Inhabitants of the Chinese town of Liqian have blond hair and white skin.
Polish Midwife Delivered 3,000 Babies
Polish midwife Stanisława Leszczyńska helped pregnant women in Auschwitz deliver over 3,000 babies.
How Much Wealth Do Billionaires Own?
The 100 richest people in the world earned enough money in 2012 to end global poverty 4 times.
Football, a 91-0 Loss & Bullying?
In 2013, a parent filed a bullying report on a Texas high school football coach for beating his son's team 91-0.
A Shark’s Courtship Can Seem Aggressive
Because of female sharks' resistance, fewer than 10% of mating attempts actually succeed.
Defector sends “The Interview” to North Korea
A defector used balloons to air drop thousands of copies of the film 'The Interview' into North Korea.
Animals Not Found in Ireland
Due to its isolation from the European mainland, Ireland lacks several species common elsewhere in Europe, such as moles, weasels, polecats or roe deer.
“World’s Tallest Building” in China Repurposed As Fish Farm
The foundations of a stalled 838-metre-high skyscraper in Changsha, China, are now being used as a fish farm.
What Percent of Africa is Illiterate?
34.7% of adults in Africa are illiterate.
Did the Black Death Kill 200 Million?
The Black Death, which hit Europe in 1347, claimed an astonishing 200 million lives in just four years.
Social Media Censorship in China
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and The New York Times have been blocked in China since 2009.