It is unexpected or unusual knowledge from the worlds of science, history, and pop culture that delights and entertains us and everyone with whom we share it. But these fun facts aren’t just fun bits of information that will make you a quiz-answer master: they’re really fun, and once you get started, you’ll want to
1 | Human beings can use only a small fraction of Earth’s water We were taught in school that most (in particular, 71 percent) of the planet’s surface is covered with water. While this is true, according to National Geographic, humans can only use 0.007 percent of this water. This is because only about 2.5%
1 | There is a fruit that tastes like chocolate pudding Black sapote has another irresistible name: fruity chocolate pudding. Native to Central and South America, the fruit tastes like sweet custard with a hint of chocolate, according to Good Morning America. When fully ripe, the taste (and texture) has been described as the exact
Who among us doesn’t want to be a brilliant conversationalist? Whether you’re chatting with co-workers, friends, or someone you’re trying to impress on a Zoom call, there are few feelings as satisfying as artfully sharing truly surprising anecdotes. That’s why we’ve rounded up 10 arcane facts you can drop on just about anyone that will