Every fact, in one place.

Your Brain on Prayer

During deep prayer, brain activity decreases in the area that separates self from others, creating a sense of oneness.

1000 Rejections, 1 Success! #fact 262

Colonel Sanders was rejected over 1,000 times before he found a partner to franchise his KFC recipe.

Trivia

192 is the number of episodes with Moose, a dog, playing Eddie Crane on Frasier.

Why They Wear Masks | Fact #19

Devout Jains wear masks to avoid accidentally inhaling insects, practicing a philosophy of extreme non-violence.

The Body Part Without Blood

The cornea is one of only two parts of the human body that does not have blood vessels.

The King vs. The Philosopher

The philosopher Diogenes told Alexander the Great, the most powerful man in the world, to step aside because he was blocking his sunlight.

Forgiveness is a Superpower!

Studies show that practicing forgiveness can actually lower your blood pressure and reduce stress.

The Feeling of a Lost Limb

Phantom limb syndrome is a condition where people feel sensations, including pain, in a limb that has been lost.

Trivia

153 is the code for "mental processes & intelligence" in the Dewey Decimal Classification.

Laugh Your Way to Fitness!

Laughing for 10 to 15 minutes a day can burn up to 40 calories.

Bananas are Berries?! ????

Bananas are botanically classified as berries, while strawberries are not.

The Secret to a Longer Life? #1108

Studies show that selfless individuals often experience lower stress levels and live longer.

Your Unique Card Shuffle

A shuffled deck of cards is in an order that has almost certainly never existed before in the history of the universe.

The True Meaning of Integrity #3903

The word 'integrity' comes from the Latin word 'integer', meaning whole or complete.

The Physics of Resilience #177

The term 'resilience' comes from physics, describing a material's ability to spring back into shape after being bent.

Trivia

8674 is the number of unique words in the Hebrew Bible.

Why Ancient Juries Were HUGE

To prevent bribery, ancient Athenian juries could be massive, sometimes consisting of more than 500 citizens for a single trial.

Your Deck is Probably Unique

There are more ways to arrange a 52-card deck than there are atoms on Earth.

A Country Where Towns Can Leave? #5339

In Liechtenstein, any town has the constitutional right to vote to secede from the country.

When Tulips Cost More Than Houses

In the 1630s, during Dutch 'Tulip Mania', a single tulip bulb was at one point worth more than a house.

The Finish Line Secret

The closer you get to a goal, the more motivated your brain becomes to complete it.

Trivia

198 is the number of sacks by Reggie White in his NFL career from 1985-2000.

The True Meaning of Patience

The word 'patience' originates from the Latin word 'pati,' which means to suffer or endure.

Trivia

175 is the number of weeks that professional golfer David Toms spent in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Rankings between 2001 and 2006.