This collection of cool facts is sure to entertain, no matter if you're searching for fun facts about Presidents and random facts for kids. For example, did a hummingbird have the world's most tiny bird nest? Negative geo-tropism means that bananas grow upwards. You might also not be aware that there are some hummingbirds that can weigh as little a penny.
You may be surprised to learn that the Vatican City is the only nation in the world where there are less than 200,000 people. It is actually among the smallest countries in the entire world. Alaska doesn't have an official language. The state does however have communities that speak the same language.
Another interesting fact: The United States has the highest number of unique books anywhere in the world. According to Google data, there are 129,864,880 unique books in the world. This is enough to meet all the country's needs.
You might also have heard of Pinocchio’s nose. However, did you know that it wasn't the biggest? It would need to grow if it was! And that's not the only odd thing about it.
You might have heard of the largest ostrich in the world. But did it actually measure the same size as an ostrich's eye? Or that whole lemons contain more sugar than single strawberries. Blue whales' hearts weigh over 400 pounds.
That's not all there is to it. It might surprise you to know that a Polar Bear can consume up to 100 pounds of food in one meal.
However, there's another surprising fact. A grizzly bee can run as fast or faster than a horse. It can also hear mice moving under snow. This one might be a bit more complicated than the previous one.
You can also find the largest icecream sundae in the world. Wisconsin has 21 million gallons each year of icecream. There's also a genuine Dutch windmill in the state.
This ice cream sundae has the most fun fact: it is the only one that allows you to hunt unicorns. Wisconsin has 34.8 millions acres of land. The state of Wisconsin doesn't have many unicorns.
And, while the ice-house-so-called-the-largest-the-world-has-ever-known-about-it isn't as cool as the world's largest ice cream sized ice-house, it is a fun fact that should be on your list of things to do.
Did you also know that the longest French fry in the world is 34 inches? There are some other interesting facts about this French fry. However, it is the difference in size that could explain the high sugar content.
The nest of the world's smallest Hummingbird, however, is quite large. Even though a banana isn’t the largest banana, its nest is.
FAQ
What dark secrets are there in Hollywood?
Hollywood is full secret societies. Many secret societies are cult-like and follow rigid rules. Others are just clubs for people with common interests.
Some of the most powerful organizations in the industry are even more dangerous. These include the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), the organization that sets film ratings and RIAA(Recording Industry Association of America), the company that sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions/guilds also represent actors and directors as well as writers, producers, and so forth. Most major movie studios and television networks are owned by large corporations which own these various organizations.
It doesn't matter how secretive a group might seem, someone somewhere knows what they are doing. But that doesn't mean we should fear them.
Instead, we should embrace these facts. Because they give us information that allows us to make better decisions.
They can tell us which movies and songs are likely to be successful, as well as what books and novels will be most popular.
They help us make decisions about what we will buy, watch, listen to, or read.
We can trust our advisors and ignore advice that isn't in accord with our tastes.
They are more powerful than ever because we chose to ignore them. They become the ultimate arbiters for taste.
You can ignore them if they don't agree with you.
Let's now take a look into some lesser-known but very real Hollywood secret societies.
And see why they're so important.
Which is the most secretive city in the world?
You might be surprised at the answer. It may even make it uncomfortable, as it challenges our perceptions of reality and our lives. There is a reason this place exists and it's not as you might expect.
It was also called the City of God in ancient Greek. In the Bible, it was known as the City of Destruction.
It is called Kashi (Kashmir in India). It's known in Russia as Novgorod.
It's called The Town That Has Disappeared here in America.
One small community in western New York State with 1,200 residents vanished without a trace. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
This little town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some claim the earth swallowed it. Others claim a meteorite strike destroyed it. Some believe that it was taken by aliens.
The people of this once-thriving community, however, are positive that the town won't disappear forever. They just moved to another city.
You can even track the disappearance of Zugspitz on a dedicated website.
The question is, where did this place go? It's actually in Switzerland!
Zugspitze is located on the border between Germany and Austria. Lake Zugspitze lies just above the summit of the mountain.
I have always been fascinated by the fact that so many towns have vanished, but some remain. Is it possible that some towns disappear and others are preserved? I decided that I would investigate.
I wanted to know more about the mysterious disappearing towns. What is the secret to a town's disappearance? How can a town disappear from existence?
There are many theories regarding the phenomenon of towns disappearing. One theory holds that a town disappears if all its buildings are demolished. Another theory says that the town just moves. A third theory holds that the town did not exist.
Theories aside, the fact remains that dozens of towns around the globe have been swallowed up by the ground. This video looks into the history of those places and investigates their current status.
Which is the most mysterious spot on Earth?
Antarctica is the world's most mysterious place on Earth.
Why is this place so amazing? It is unlike any other place on Earth.
It is very remote and isolated. This site has more to it than meets your eye.
You'll also find the strangest species of wildlife in this natural wonder.
Let's find out how this mysterious destination became so famous.
Antarctica: The South Pole
Antarctica is named for no one. Some believe it refers to "land of ice". Others believe it comes out of Greek mythology.
Antarktis, the Greek name for the island on which Zeus' twin brothers were conceived, was used in ancient Greece. According to legend, one of the twins was born in winter. Thus, the term antarctic.
Others believe the name was derived from the Greek words tropos, which means turn, and anti, meaning against. This would be land turned away form the sun.
Whatever the reason, Antarctica has always held a special fascination for people.
It is the coldest, windiest, driest and highest continent. Because it is so cold, there aren't any trees, plants or animals.
And yet, this frozen wasteland is teeming with life.
It houses approximately 90% of all Earth's living organisms. About 50% of the world's plant and animal species can be found here.
And what makes Antarctica such a unique environment? Here, water is frozen into ice rather than vaporizing into the air.
This causes large ice masses to rise above the ground.
These floating glaciers cover over 80%. And they're growing larger every year.
The Antarctic Ice Sheet has grown 60 feet in the past 60 years.
If the melting goes on, the sea level may rise by as much as 200 feet. This could lead to widespread flooding.
This is not necessarily bad news. Some scientists suggest that global warming could actually be good for us. They say that as temperatures rise, the ice sheets might melt faster, causing floods that flush out tons of toxic chemicals from our soil and bodies.
Others cautioned that this theory sounds too science fiction.
Do you wonder how much trash is produced each day across the globe?
According to the United Nations there are more than 25 billion tons of garbage produced each year.
Most of this rubbish ends up in landfills or incinerators. But, what happens when those dumpsters fill up? Where does all that rubbish go?Well, most of it gets shipped out of the country. It is then shipped out and dumped in other countries. This pollutes the ecosystems. But now we know, thanks to one man. Mike Sexton is his nickname. He runs Waste Watchers, a company that monitors the movements of trucks carrying trash all across North America. He then reports back about what happens next.
Sexton said he enjoys his job. CNN spoke with Sexton that they have a lot fun. "We often see large rigs passing through our town and we will follow them. "Sexton began to follow truck drivers around 20 years ago.
"I just fell in love with it," he said.
He loved the story of the driver who pulled into an abandoned gas station near Los Angeles. Sexton described, "The guy was looking somewhere to put his load." "He drove down the street and saw this building. He pulled over and went in. "There were two enormous roll-off containers filled with stuff. The man got everything out of the truck and began filling it up again. "The man looked around the area and decided to unload all of it. There were lots of old tires, rags furniture, mattresses, mattresses, cans, cans, and other items. "It was a complete mess. But it had been cleared out before he arrived. There wasn’t trash everywhere."
What is the explanation? It is because the location used to belong to a recycling centre. People who found out about this facility would drive to it to recycle their trash. Sexton explained that people would bring home their household items, and then take them to the building. After they were done, they would dispose of the empty containers.
This could happen hundreds of time per week. This can happen hundreds of times a week.Eventually, the truck becomes so overloaded with junk that it stops running. The owner eventually decides to dump the truck.
But, this isn't the only problem that our planet is facing.
Most of these particles are made up of tiny pieces of plastic.Some of these plastics end up in landfills or incinerators. Others get washed into rivers or oceans.And when they reach the ocean, they often end up in the stomachs of fish.
Experts warn that the world may soon face a shortage of food if we don't make any changes. One expert said, "If we keep going as we are going, we're never going to make it," but most people don’t seem concerned.
Statistics
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
- According to a 2018 study published in Free Radical Biology & Medicine, this is because blood pressure is regulated by our innate circadian rhythm and internal clock. (romper.com)
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
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Hollywood Actors With Dark Past
There are many stories that have been told about actors with dark backgrounds. But we will never know because we can not go back and ask them directly. It's possible to find out more about these actors' lives by not digging too deeply.
Internet is a wonderful tool for finding information on famous people. Not only do you learn interesting facts, but you also get to read about how they lived their life.
Let's say, for instance, you're interested in Samuel L. Jackson's childhood. If you type his name into Google, you'll probably come across a website called "SamuelLJacksonChildhood." This website contains photos of him in his youth, articles about the family, and even a bio.
While this information may seem dull, it can help you connect better with Samuel L. Jackson. Perhaps you realize that Jackson was born in a difficult neighborhood, but he rose to success after overcoming hardships.
You might feel inspired to overcome your obstacles, or you might learn that Samuel L. Jackson is working on a movie based on his life. Samuel L. Jackson can be a great friend if you share your personal experiences.
You can find many websites similar to this one online. These websites can be used to find out more about famous people. You may be amazed at the surprising things you find!