Every fact, in one place.

A Useless Fact

Gary, Indiana is the murder capital of the U.S. - probably the world.

What Motivates More Than Money? #3053

Feeling respected is a more powerful motivator for employees than even salary, according to a Harvard Business Review study.

A Useless Fact

A blue whales heart only beats nine times per minute.

Your Body's Built-in Gyroscope

Your sense of balance is controlled by a liquid-filled system of canals in your inner ear, acting like a biological gyroscope.

Being Fake is Tiring Your Brain

Your brain works harder when you're being fake than when you're being authentic.

A Useless Fact

In Disney`s Fantasia, the Sorcerer`s name is "Yensid" (Disney backwards.)

The 71% Teamwork Secret

Geese flying in a V-formation boost their flock's flying range by a staggering 71%.

Nature's Ultimate Genetic Hacker

The octopus can edit its own RNA on the fly, allowing it to rapidly adapt to changes in its environment.

The Ultimate Performance Hack

Studies show that employees who feel empowered are over 50% more likely to exceed performance expectations.

Denmark's Spicy Birthday Tradition!

In Denmark, if you're unmarried on your 25th birthday, your friends will cover you in cinnamon.

The Ripple Effect of Kindness

Generosity is contagious; witnessing someone else's act of kindness makes you more likely to be generous yourself.

The Nobel Prize's Shocking Origin

The Nobel Prizes exist because Alfred Nobel read his own premature obituary, which called him the 'merchant of death'.

The Origin of Ambition

The word 'ambition' comes from a Latin term for Roman politicians literally 'walking around' to gather votes.

A Useless Fact

The name Wendy was made up for the book Peter Pan. There was never a recorded Wendy before it.

The Surprising Power of Kindness

Acts of kindness release endorphins, creating a natural mood boost known as a 'helper's high'.

A Useless Fact

Every US president has worn glasses (just not always in public).

A Useless Fact

Nevada is the driest state in the U.S.. Each year it averages 7.5 inches (19 cm) of rain.

Your Brain Flips Your Vision!

Your eyes actually see the world upside down, and your brain is what flips the image right-side up for you.

Your Brain on Faith

Neuroscientists found that deep faith can activate the same brain reward circuits as love, music, and drugs.

A Useless Fact

In France, a five year old child can buy an alcoholic drink in a bar

A Useless Fact

In golf, a ‘Bo Derek’ is a score of 10.

Humility Isn't Weakness #9247

Psychology defines humility not as low self-esteem, but as an accurate assessment of one's own strengths and weaknesses.

A Useless Fact

The penguin is the only bird that can’t fly but can swim.

Can Sorrow Actually Break Your Heart?

Extreme grief can trigger 'Broken Heart Syndrome,' a temporary medical condition that weakens your heart.