Every fact, in one place.

Trivia: #55631

50 is the number of states in the United States of America.

The Power of Empathy

Empathy can reduce aggression and negative emotions in individuals.

The power of acceptance

Acceptance doesn't mean resignation, it means understanding and embracing reality.

Understanding Forgiveness

Forgiveness is not about forgetting, it's about letting go of the anger and pain.

Trivia: #18784

255 is the largest values that can be assigned to elements in the 24-bit RGB color model, since each color channel is allotted eight bits.

The Generosity Effect

Giving to others activates the same parts of the brain as receiving rewards, creating a "warm glow" effect.

Useless Fact: #19885

On the ground, a group of geese is a gaggle, in the sky it is a skein.

The Ship of Theseus

The Ship of Theseus is a thought experiment that raises questions about identity and the persistence of objects over time.

Trivia: #10768

8 is the number of principles of Yong in Chinese calligraphy.

Oldest Recorded Religion: Hinduism

The oldest recorded religion in the world is Hinduism, which dates back around 4000 years.

Cat Fact: #55414

Lions are the only cats that live in groups, called prides. Every female within the pride is usually related.

The Incredible Capacity of a Newborn's Brain

Babies are born with around 100 billion brain cells.

Cat Fact: #35198

Among many other diseases, cats can suffer from anorexia, senility, feline AIDS and acne.

Trivia: #60383

22834 is the feet above sea level of the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, Mount Aconcagua in Argentina.

The origin of "legacy code"

The term "legacy code" originates from a 1997 report by Michael Feathers, where he defined legacy code as code without tests.

Useless Fact: #81134

Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards, and are on the Australian coat of arms for that reason.

Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs Discovery

The first known discovery of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs was found at the tombs in Abydos.

Unparalleled Loyalty

The world's most loyal dog was a St. Bernard named Bentley, who visited his owner's grave every day for six years.

Cleopatra VII was Greek, not Egyptian

Cleopatra VII of Egypt was actually Greek, not Egyptian.

Incredible Heart Power

The human heart creates enough pressure to squirt blood 30 feet (9 meters) in the air.

Trivia: #54789

137 is the atomic number of an element not yet observed called Untriseptium.

Faster than horses: Ostrich endurance

Ostriches can run faster than horses and the male ostriches can roar like lions.

Trivia: #82775

168 is the death toll of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

The Power of Optimism

Optimism has been linked to a variety of health benefits, including increased lifespan and lower rates of depression and distress.