The Ancient Greek Meaning of the Word “Idiot”
In ancient Greek, the word 'idiot' meant anyone who wasn't a politician.
Is it True That 99.9% of All Species Are Extinct?
Using information gathered by paleontologists and the history of evolution, it’s been estimated that 99.9% of all species are extinct.
Why Does Christianity Have so Many Denominations?
I suppose there are as many different Christian denominations as there are interpretations of the Bible.
West Side Story Was Originally East Side Story
When they first conceived the show in 1949, Robbins, Bernstein and Laurents set their story on the east side of Manhattan, and gave it the working title East Side Story.
Can Pigeons Tell the Difference Between Picasso and Monet?
Pigeons can tell the difference between impressionist paintings by Monet and cubist works by Picasso.
Why Is Pepsi Called Brad’s Drink?
Pepsi used to be called Brad's Drink, named for its creator Caleb Davis Bradham.
When Did Bank of America Start?
The bank's history dates to 1904 when Amadeo Peter Giannini opened the Bank of Italy in San Francisco.
Why Is Richard Gere’s Middle Name Tiffany?
Tiffany is Richard Gere's feminine middle name. It was given to him because it was his mother's maiden name.
U.S. Has Fired 250,000 Rounds For Every Insurgent Killed
In Afghanistan and Iraq, it took 250,000 bullets to kill each insurgent.
Liechtenstein Is the Largest Producer of the World’s False Teeth
Liechtenstein produces 20% of the world’s false teeth.
It’s Illegal to Own Only One Guinea Pig in Switzerland
Denying your pet the chance to make friends with members of its own species could be considered an act of cruelty—at least in Switzerland.
Who Discovered Aspirin and Heroin?
The same man invented heroin and aspirin in the same year: Felix Hoffman, 1897.
What Does Ferrari Mean in Italian?
The meaning of the name Ferrari is Blacksmith.
What Came First: The Color Orange or the Fruit?
The answer to this question is actually pretty simple: Orange the fruit was definitely named before its corresponding color was.
How Many Razors Did Gillette Sell in 1903?
Only 51 razors and 168 blades were sold in 1903.
How Old Are the World’s Oldest People?
A woman named Jeanne Calment (1875–1997) from France, reaching the grand old age of 122.