The world’s oldest known joke is a Sumerian joke written on a cuneiform tablet dating back to 1900 BC. Jokes have been entertaining people for thousands of years!
Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have discovered pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible.
The average person will spend about six months of their life waiting for red traffic lights. That’s a lot of time spent at intersections!
The shortest war in history occurred between Britain and Zanzibar in 1896. It lasted just 38 minutes before Zanzibar surrendered.
A group of flamingos is called a “flamboyance.” Just imagine a flamboyance of flamingos gracefully gathered together!
The world’s oldest known living organism is a 5,000-year-old bristlecone pine tree named Methuselah, located in the White Mountains of California.
In Japan, there are square watermelons. They are grown in boxes and are much easier to stack and store.
The average person walks the equivalent of three times around the world in their lifetime. That’s a lot of steps!
The national animal of Scotland is the unicorn. Despite being a mythical creature, the unicorn holds a special place in Scottish folklore and symbolism.
Astronauts cannot cry in space. Due to the lack of gravity, tears don’t fall down their faces, but instead, form into little floating balls.
The world’s largest snowflake was recorded in Montana, USA, in 1887. It measured 15 inches in diameter!
Cows have best friends. These social animals form strong bonds with their herd mates and can become distressed when separated.
The shortest war in history occurred between two African tribes in 1963. It lasted only 45 minutes before a ceasefire was called.
Wombat poop is cube-shaped. This unique shape prevents the droppings from rolling away on uneven surfaces.
The electric chair was invented by a dentist. Dr. Alfred P. Southwick, a dentist from Buffalo, New York, proposed the idea as a more humane method of execution.
The Hawaiian alphabet consists of only 13 letters. It includes five vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and eight consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w, and the ‘okina, a glottal stop).
The oldest known living tree is a bristlecone pine named Prometheus. It was over 4,900 years old when it was accidentally cut down in 1964.
Sea otters hold hands while sleeping to prevent drifting apart. They form “rafts” by holding onto each other, ensuring they stay together.
The world’s largest rubber duck is over six stories tall and weighs over 11 tons. It has made appearances in various harbors around the world.
The Eiffel Tower can grow by about six inches during the summer due to the expansion of the iron in the heat.
