95% of Paraguayans Are Mestizos
About 75% of all Paraguayans also speak Spanish. Guaraní and Spanish are official languages.
Museum of Broken Relationships
Where memories of broken hearts live.
Cats Eating More Fish That Their Owners
Each cat in Australia eats 13.7 kilograms of fish a year, while humans on average consume about 11 kilograms of fish and seafood each.
Ravens Suffer from Paranoia
Ravens show signs of paranoia and change how they act if they think they're being watched.
How Fast Does Santa’s Sleigh Travel?
Santa's sleigh is moving at 650 miles per second, 3,000 times the speed of sound.
Kangaroo Licks Forearms To Keep Cool
When a kangaroo needs to cool down, they lick their lick their forearms until the fur is soaking wet.
“Evaporated People” Are Disappearing from Japanese Society
It is estimated that 100,000 people disappear every year in Japan.
How Often Did People Bathe in the 18th Century?
Twice a year.
Why Are Barns Painted Red?
Barns are painted red because red paint is cheap.
Who Can Appear on U.S. Currency?
It's the law. Congress passed a law back in 1866 stating that no living person can be portrayed on US currency.
Most Americans Would Take Less at “Just” Company
Three-quarters of millennials would take a pay cut to work for a socially responsible company.
Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Invented Happy Wheels
Inventor Thomas Edison and industrialist Henry Ford were famous best friends.
Salvador Dalí Modern Art and Surrealism
Salvador Dali is a Spanish surrealist painter who was famous for exploring the human subconscious in all of his art.
Soviet Union in World War II
World War II was the deadliest military conflict in history.
The Death Toll of the Rwandan Genocide
The Rwandan genocide occurred between 7 April and 15 July 1994 during the Rwandan Civil War.
Hosting the Olympics is a Terrible Investment
The Games are the only type of megaproject where delivery has never been on budget.