How Many Animal Extinctions Have Humans Caused?
Humans have caused 322 animal extinctions in the past 500 years.
Film Footage of Anne Frank Posted on Youtube
Anne Frank is on YouTube. She was captured on film while leaning out of her window to get a good look of a wedding.
When Did the Last Civil War Widow Die?
The last surviving Civil War widow didn't pass away until 2008. She married an 86-year-old veteran when she was only 19.
What Does Mars Need to Be Habitable?
Scientists want to introduce global warming on Mars to make life habitable for colonization.
Was Octopus Wrestling a Thing?
Octopus wrestling was a popular sport in the 1960s. A diver would fight an octopus in shallow water and drag it to the surface.
Australia Protecting Penguins with Snipers
In 2009, snipers were deployed in Australia to protect a colony of little penguins from predators.
Does Uranus Have Coldest Atmosphere?
Uranus has the coldest planetary atmosphere in the Solar System, with a minimum temperature of -371.56 °F (−224 °C).
Big Bill for Big Ben
If London's Big Ben was built today, it would cost about US$222,000.
Jewish Woman Who Work for the Gestapo
During the Holocaust, a Jewish woman exposed up to 3,000 hiding Jews to the Gestapo to save her family.
Italy’s Restaurant Built Inside a Cave
There's a restaurant built into a grotto in Italy.
What Country Exports the Most Brazil Nuts?
The main exporter of Brazil nuts is not Brazil. It's Bolivia.
The Parrot with a Little Human Brain
Alex, an African grey parrot, was the first and only non-human animal to ask an existential question: he asked what color he was.
Coffee Reverses Liver Damage
Coffee has been found to reverse liver damage caused by alcohol.
Who is the Largest Cigarette Manufacturer in the World?
The world's largest producer of cigarettes is a company owned by the Chinese government.
Cereal Killer Cafe
There's a Cereal Cafe in London where you can eat hundreds of different kinds of cereals from around the world.
How Many Facebook Users Are in China?
Facebook has 95 million users in China despite being blocked.