Millions of Dollars Turn into Compost
More than four tons of old U.S. paper money is mulched into compost every day.
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.
How Many Civil War Deaths Were from Disease?
Of the 620,000 recorded military deaths in the Civil War about two-thirds died from disease.
Which State Produces the Most Greenhouse Gases?
Texas - which has only 8.5% of the US population - produces 12.8% of the country's emissions.
Rihanna is the Best-Selling Digital Singles Artist Ever
She's the first artist in the RIAA's history to pass the 100 million Digital Singles Award mark.
How Many Millionaires and Billionaires Are in China?
With 190 billionaires and more than two million millionaires, China tags just behind the U.S. in number of high-net-worth individuals.
Peeing in the Shower
In fact, 61% of Americans pee in the shower, including Kelly Clarkson and Madonna.
The CIA Shoelace Code
During the Cold War, CIA agents used a method of communication based on how their shoelaces were tied.
Central Park Cost the US More Than Alaska
Central Park costs about as much money as the entire state of Alaska.
Cocaine Drop from the Sky
In 1994, a 75-pound bag of cocaine fell out of a plane and landed in the middle of a Florida crime watch meeting.
Football, a 91-0 Loss & Bullying?
In 2013, a parent filed a bullying report on a Texas high school football coach for beating his son's team 91-0.
Social Media Censorship in China
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and The New York Times have been blocked in China since 2009.
Paying for College Then vs. Now
College tuition priced at $20,000 in 1977 → $303,336.44 in 2021.
Are Fortune Cookies a Chinese Tradition?
Fortune cookies are not a traditional Chinese custom. They were invented in early 1900 in San Francisco.
Highest Mountain in the World
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain above sea level, but if we're talking sheer height here, base to summit, then the tallest mountain is Mauna Kea on the island of Hawaii.
China’s Air Pollution Brings Snowfall to California
Air pollution in China increases snowfall in Sierra Nevada, California.