Wealth of 85 Richest People Equal to That of Poorest 3.5bn
The combined wealth of the 85 richest people is equal to that of poorest 3.5 billion --half of the world's population.
People Who Died The Unluckiest Deaths
In 1985, a New Orleans man drowned at a pool party attended by 100 lifeguards celebrating a summer with no drownings.
IKEA Ends Publication of Iconic Printed Catalog
After a 70-year run, Ikea is discontinuing the publication of its printed catalog.
How Many Mice Live on the London Underground?
It is estimated that there are half a million mice living across the London Underground network.
Is It Legal to Go Topless in New York City?
Though it is legal for a woman to go topless in New York City, it’s illegal if used for business purposes.
How Many Foreman Grills Have Been Sold?
To date, well over 100 million Foreman grills have been sold.
Would a Neutrino Be the Size of a Golf Ball?
Remember neutrinos are very difficult to detect, very elusive, they have no charge, are extremely tiny and have very little mass.
Do Birds Have Penises?
In 97% of bird species, the males don't have penises.
How Women See Themselves?
According to a study commissioned by Dove, only 4% of women around the world would describe themselves as beautiful.
When Was OMG First Used?
The first use of OMG was in a 1917 letter to Winston Churchill.
What is the Origin of the Word School?
The word 'school' comes from the ancient Greek for 'free time.'
CIA Actively Monitors 5 Million Tweets Every Day
The arduous task, carried out by a team known as the 'Vengeful Librarians,' includes sifting through more than 5 million tweets a day.
Spanish Word for “Wives” and “Handcuffs” Is the Same
Esposa and spouse both come from the same root, and both mean the same thing — that one was obvious!
How Much of the World’s Population Is Bilingual?
More than half of the world's population is bilingual.
Do Sand Tiger Shark Babies Eat Each Other?
As soon as tiger shark embryos develop teeth, they attack and eat each other in the womb.
How Much Data Does Hubble Send to Earth a Week?
Hubble transmits about 120 gigabytes of science data every week.