Every fact, in one place.

The Surprising Health Benefit of Patience

Studies show that patient people are less likely to suffer from depression and ulcers.

Caterpillars Turn Into SOUP?!

Inside its chrysalis, a caterpillar completely liquefies into a protein-rich soup before reforming into a butterfly.

1009 Rejections Didn't Stop Him #2369

The KFC secret recipe was rejected 1,009 times before anyone would buy it.

Gratitude Destroys Stress! #5341

Practicing gratitude can reduce the stress hormone cortisol by 23%.

KFC's Recipe Was Rejected 1009 Times

Colonel Sanders' secret recipe was rejected 1,009 times before he sold his first KFC franchise.

The Lobster's Secret to Growth

A lobster's growth is triggered by stress; it must shed its confining shell in order to get bigger.

A Dog's 9-Year Wait #fact64

The loyal dog Hachikō waited for his deceased owner at a train station every day for over nine years.

Trivia

116 is the atomic number of an element temporarily called ununhexium.

The Philosopher Who Lived in a Barrel

The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope famously lived in a large ceramic jar in Athens to criticize social conventions.

The True Meaning of Integrity

The word 'integrity' comes from the Latin root 'integer,' which means whole or complete.

The Gyroscope Inside Your Head

Your inner ear's vestibular system acts like a gyroscope, using fluid and tiny crystals to maintain your body's balance.

Trivia

156 is the number of hourly gongs a clock strikes in one day (78 AM gongs and 78 PM gongs).

The Genius Mistake Behind Post-its

The adhesive on Post-it Notes was a failed attempt to create a super-strong glue.

The Scientific Power of Faith

The placebo effect is often called the 'faith effect' because it works purely on the power of belief.

This Cat Was a Mayor for 20 Years!

A cat named Stubbs was the honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, for 20 years, from 1997 until his death in 2017.

Your Bed Can Boost Your Willpower

Practicing small acts of self-discipline, like making your bed, can strengthen your overall willpower.

Trivia

20 is the number of ounces in Venti size coffees at Starbucks coffee shops.

Shrink Your Brain's Fear Center?

Regular mindfulness practice can physically shrink the amygdala, the part of your brain responsible for the 'fight or flight' response.

Sailing 8,000km on a Wooden Raft!

In 1947, Thor Heyerdahl sailed 8,000 km across the Pacific on a balsawood raft to prove ancient people could have done it.

Your Brain Can Power a Light Bulb!

The human brain generates about 12-25 watts of electricity, enough to power a small LED light bulb.

When Animals Were Put on Trial

In medieval Europe, animals could be legally prosecuted and even sentenced to death for crimes.

Trivia

30 is the consumption in pounds of candy annually per person in Denmark, the country with the highest candy consumption.

Rejected 12 Times, Now a Legend

J.K. Rowling's manuscript for 'Harry Potter' was rejected by 12 different publishers before it was finally accepted.

The Origin of Integrity #2809

The word 'integrity' comes from the Latin word 'integritas', which means 'wholeness' or 'completeness'.