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.
How Many People Are Overweight?
1 in 3 Adults in the World is overweight or obese.
Man Asks Italian Police to Jail Him to Escape Wife at Home
In 2013, an Italian man under house arrest asked to go to prison to escape his wife.
Was Ancient Greece a Democracy?
Ancient Greek democracy, the world's first, lasted for only 185 years.
Can Batteries Power the World?
Batteries can power the world – but they require a much more sustainable value chain.