The World’s Most Overdue Library Book
The most overdue library book was returned 288 years late.
Study: North Pole Once Was Tropical
55 million years ago, the North Pole had a tropical weather, with alligators and palm trees.
Did Thomas Edison Teach Mina Morse Code?
Yes, the inventor claimed that he had taught Morse code to Mina Miller so the two could converse privately at mutual gatherings.
How Much Milk Makes One Pound of Cheese?
It takes around 10 litres (2.6 gal) of milk to make just 1 kg (2.2 lb) of hard cheese.
Do Falling Coconuts Kill More People Than Sharks Each Year?
Falling coconuts kill 150 people worldwide each year, 15 times the number of fatalities attributable to sharks.
What Is a ‘Fulla’ Barbie Doll?
Fulla (Arabic: فُلَّة) is the name of an 11.5 in (290 mm) Barbie-like fashion doll marketed to children of Islamic and Middle-Eastern countries as an alternative to Barbie.
How Popular Is the Name Muhammad?
A recent Global Index survey found that the name Muhammad was once again the world's most popular first name, reaching a staggering total of 133,349,300 recipients.
Are Nauruans Overweight?
In 2013, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) estimated that nearly 95% of Nauruans were overweight, and the country’s obesity rate was 71.1%.
Does Amazon Have Too Many Warehouses?
Amazon has too many warehouses. They could hold more water than 10,000 Olympic Pools.
Does ZZ Top Have a Beard?
The only member of the band 'ZZ Top' without a beard is Frank Beard.
KS Woman Sits on Toilet for Two Years
A 35-year-old Kansas woman spent two years stuck in the toilet of her boyfriend's bathroom.
Why Did Alexander Graham Bell Refuse to Use a Telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell refused to have a telephone in his study, fearing it would distract him from his scientific work.
Are There Living Things in One Teaspoon of Healthy Soil?
There are more living organisms in a teaspoonful of soil than there are people on earth.
Natural Gas & The Smell of Safety
Natural gas is odorless. The smell is added artificially for safety reasons.
What Is the Meaning of Language Death?
Language death is a linguistic term for the end or extinction of a language. It is also called language extinction.
Man Shot in Head, But Only Notices 5 Years Later
A Polish Man shot in the head went 5 years without noticing it.