Every fact, in one place.

Even Rats Feel Empathy!

Rats show empathy by choosing to free a trapped friend before eating a chocolate treat.

A Useless Fact

A dime has 118 ridges around the edge. A quarter has 119.

Making Mistakes Makes You Likable

The 'pratfall effect' suggests that people find you more likable after you make a mistake.

The Surprising Power of Acceptance

Practicing acceptance can physically change your brain's neural pathways, reducing the reactivity of your amygdala, the brain's fear center.

A Useless Fact

During the chariot scene in "Ben Hur," a small red car can be seen in the distance.

Australia Lost a War... to Birds?!

In 1932, the Australian military declared war on a population of emus and lost.

The Science of Being Generous

Being generous activates the same part of your brain that responds to delicious food and romance.

This Town Had No Heart Attacks! #1905

The 'Roseto Effect' showed an entire town had virtually no heart disease due to its strong community bonds.

Why Hard Work Beats Talent

Studies show 'grit'—persevering through challenges—is a far better predictor of achievement than natural talent.

Are You Less Responsible in a Crowd?

The 'Bystander Effect' shows the more people witness an emergency, the less responsible any single person feels to intervene.

Humans vs. Horse: Who Wins?

A fit human can outrun a horse in a marathon-length race due to our ability to sweat and cool down more efficiently.

A Useless Fact

The town of Calma, Chile in the Atacama Desert has never had rain.

Where Unequal Pay is a Crime

In 2018, Iceland became the first country in the world to make it illegal to pay men more than women for the same work.

Mirrors Are Lying To You

Mirrors don't reverse left and right; they actually reverse front to back.

The World's Oldest Religion?

Hinduism is considered the world's oldest living religion, with its roots and customs dating back more than 4,000 years.

Why Betrayal Physically Hurts

The pain from a broken trust is registered in the same area of the brain as physical pain.

A Useless Fact

Elwood Edwards did the voice for the AOL sound files (i.e. “You’ve got Mail!”).

5,127 Tries to Succeed!

James Dyson created 5,126 failed prototypes before inventing his successful bagless vacuum.

A Useless Fact

The pancreas produces Insulin.

Kindness is Good For Your Health

Practicing compassion can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and even boost your immune system.

The Secret to Ultimate Wisdom

The philosopher Socrates believed the only true wisdom was in knowing that you know nothing.

Forgiveness Boosts Your Health

Studies show that the act of forgiving can lower your blood pressure and improve heart health.

Earth Is More Unexplored Than The Moon

Fewer humans have visited the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on Earth, than have walked on the Moon.

Your Potential Is Not Fixed

Your brain can physically rewire itself at any age, meaning your potential to learn and grow is never truly fixed.