What Percentage of Women with down Syndrome Choose to Abort?
Over 90% of women who learn that they are carrying a baby with Down Syndrome, will choose abortion over keeping their baby.
What Is the Full Name of the City of Los Angeles, California?
Los Angeles city's full name is 'El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora Reina de los Angeles del Rio Porciúncula.'
How Many African Elephants Are Killed a Day?
About 100 elephants are being killed every day for their ivory.
Is Laughing 100 Times a Day Good for Your Health?
In fact, laughing 100 times a day has been known to equal 15 minutes of cardio exercise.
A World Without Mosquitoes
We could probably kill off all the mosquitoes with minimal permanent ecological damage, according to scientists.
General Electric Paid No Federal Taxes in 2010
In 2010, General Electric made over US$14 billion in profits but paid US$0 in taxes in the U.S.
How Do People Survive a Plane Crash?
You are 40% more likely to survive a commercial plane crash if you sit in the back row instead of the front.
Can Bees Recognize Humans?
Honeybees can distinguish human faces.
NASA Astronauts Can Now 3D-Print Pizzas in Space
NASA is funding the development of a prototype 3D food printer that can create meals, such as 3D-printed pizza, for astronauts on long-duration space missions.
How Many People Have Billy Graham Preached To?
Billy Graham personally preached Christianism to over 200 million people.
How Long Do Mammals Take to Pee?
Most mammals take about 21 seconds to pee.
How Long Does a Woman Usually Have Periods?
A woman menstruates for an average of 2,535 days in her lifetime, or almost 7 years out of 39 (5 days per 28-day cycle)!
Living Together Before Marriage May Raise Risk of Divorce
Couples who live together before engagement have a higher divorce rates than those who wait.
Can a Chicken Be Half Male and Half Female?
Some chickens are half male, half female.
How Long Do Elephant Pregnancies Last?
Elephant pregnancies typically last around 22 months (almost two years!).
What Is a Big Ben Clock?
Big Ben is the name of the bell of the clock at the top of the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster in the city of London.