Is China the World’s Top Trader?
China is not only the world's largest exporter, but also the largest trading nation in terms of the sum of its exports and imports.
The First Public Modern Bank in the World
The Banco di San Giorgio was an early universal bank.
Live on Less Than $1 a Day
30 million people in China live on less than US$1 per day, as of 2019.
How Much Does a Baby Panda Weigh?
Giant pandas are born tiny (about 100g or 4 ounces), blind, white and helpless.
China Had the Largest Army in the World
China had the largest army in the world in 2020, with over 2 million active military personnel.
Fidel Castro Banned Music by the Beatles
In 1964, Fidel Castro banned The Beatles and other bands in Cuba.
Most Populous Countries in the World
The top 5 most populous countries are: China, India, U.S., Indonesia, Pakistan.
A Language Without Words For “Yes” or “No”
There are no words for 'yes' or 'no' in Irish, but that doesn't mean there's no way to answer a question.
Twitter Has 412 Years in Cash to Fix Itself
Along with the current losses, Twitter has enough money in the bank to run for approximately 412 years.
Global E-learning Market Size
The global E-learning Market was estimated at US$166.5 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach US$374.3 billion by 2026.
The Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient
Mary Walker, she is the only woman to ever receive the Medal of Honor.
A Wine Aged With 4.5 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite
The Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in barrel with a 4.5 billion year old meteorite.
Cuba Wants to Pay Off $270 Million Debt in Rum
Communist countries often used commodities as a form of payment during the Soviet-era.
Succession to the British Throne
There are more than 5,000 people who are eligible to succeed the British throne.
How Many Job Applications Does Google Receive Each Year?
Google gets 2 million applications a year.
The Blue Bastard, a New Fish Species
It's official, 'blue bastard' is our own new fish.