Unbelievable Penguin Loyalty
Emperor penguins are serially monogamous, staying loyal to one partner through an entire harsh breeding season.
Every fact, in one place.
Our whole collection, newest first. Search it, or just scroll — each one is short enough to read in a breath. 6,804 so far.
12 Rejections, 1 Magical Success
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter manuscript was rejected by 12 publishers before one finally said yes.
The Irony of the Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize was created by Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite.
What Pandora Left Behind #5038
In Greek mythology, hope was the only thing left inside Pandora's Box after all the evils of the world were released.
A Useless Fact
Earth is the only planet not named after a god.
A Flamboyance of Flamingos!
A group of flamingos isn't a flock; it's called a 'flamboyance'.
A Useless Fact
Eskimos have over 15 words for the English word of 'Snow'
World Leader in Gender Equality? #9777
Rwanda has the highest percentage of women in its national parliament in the world, with over 60%.
A Useless Fact
"Venus observa" is the technical term for the "missionary position."
Excellence vs. Perfectionism
The pursuit of excellence is linked to greater happiness, while perfectionism is often a path to anxiety.
A Useless Fact
"You" is the second most spoken English word
Do You Really Understand This?
The 'illusion of explanatory depth' is the phenomenon where people feel they understand a topic, like how a zipper works, until they are asked to explain it in detail.
Does Your Soul Weigh 21 Grams?
In 1907, a doctor attempted to prove the soul had mass by weighing patients at the moment of death, concluding it weighed 21 grams.
A Useless Fact
The February of 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
School Used to Mean Leisure!
The word 'school' comes from the Greek word 'skholē,' which originally meant 'leisure' or 'free time.'
A Useless Fact
Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
This Was Meant for Your Walls!
Bubble Wrap was originally invented in 1957 to be used as a 3D plastic wallpaper.
Boost Your Brain's CEO! #2137
Practicing self-discipline can physically strengthen your prefrontal cortex, the brain's decision-making center.
The President's Cursing Parrot
U.S. President Andrew Jackson taught his pet parrot, Poll, to curse and it had to be removed from his funeral for swearing too much.
A Birthday Wish That's BAD LUCK?! ????
In Germany, wishing someone a happy birthday before the actual day is considered to bring bad luck.
Love is a Natural Painkiller ❤️ #fact 488
Holding the hand of a loved one can sync your heart rates and breathing, and even reduce physical pain.
The Immortal Jellyfish
The Turritopsis dohrnii jellyfish can revert back to its juvenile polyp stage after maturing, making it biologically immortal.
A Useless Fact
US gold coins used to say “In Gold We Trust”.
Who Are The People In Your Dreams?
Every face you see in your dreams is one you've already seen in real life, even if you don't remember them.
Building something with this content? MeBot answers your visitors' questions on your own site.