Lizards for Lunch
Catholics in Nicaragua, who observe Lent by abstaining from meat, make meals of armadillo or iguana instead.
Did Queen Elizabeth Drive the Saudi King?
In 2003, the Queen famously took Abdullah, who died in 2015, for a drive in her Land Rover when he came to visit her in Balmoral, Scotland.
There’s A Town Actually Named Dildo
The town of Dildo in Newfoundland has an annual festival, Dildo Days, which is led by their mascot, Captain Dildo.
Lin Ching-lan: Dancing to Her Own Beat
Lin Ching Lan is a deaf Taiwanese professional dancer and choreographer who feels the vibrations of music through wooden floors.
Who Was the First Woman to Cycle Around World?
Annie Londonderry is famous for having cycled around the world between 1894 and 1895.
Libraries Chained Their Books
In the late Middle Ages, books were so valuable that libraries would chain them to the bookcase. This was widely practiced until the 18th century.
Frankie Muniz Memory Disease
Actor Frankie Muniz suffers from long term memory loss and doesn't remember being on Malcolm in the Middle.
Why Did Pirates Wear Eye Patches?
Pirates probably didn't wear eyepatches because of a missing eye; it's much more likely that they were keeping one eye ready to see in darkness, so that they could adjust quickly when going below deck.
7-Up Used to Contain Lithium
Until 1948, 7-Up contained 'lithium citrate', a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder.
Does Google Donate to Charity?
Google.org is the charitable arm of Google, committing about US$100 million in investments and grants to nonprofits annually.
Why Names Are So Easy to Forget
This is because people are too worried about themselves, and what they'll say next, to focus on remembering the names of people they're introduced to.
A Colombian Baby Was Named Netflix
There's a baby called Netflix de Jesús Rodríguez Restrepo in Colombia.
Michael Phelps Says He Contemplated Suicide
Michael Phelps considered suicide after the 2012 Summer Olympics. He started the Michael Phelps Foundation to help other people with mental illness.
Cats Bond with Their People Too
Cats display the same main attachment styles as babies and dogs, a study found.
Does Time Move Slower for Small Animals?
Small animals sense time slower than humans.
How Many Animal Extinctions Have Humans Caused?
Humans have caused 322 animal extinctions in the past 500 years.