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The national animal of Scotland is the unicorn.
December 23, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The national animal of Scotland is the unicorn.
The Turritopsis dohrnii jellyfish is biologically immortal, capable of reverting to its juvenile form after reaching maturity.
December 23, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The Turritopsis dohrnii jellyfish is biologically immortal, capable of reverting to its juvenile form after reaching maturity.
In ancient Greece, throwing an apple to someone was a declaration of love.
December 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
In ancient Greece, throwing an apple to someone was a declaration of love.
In Switzerland, it's illegal to own just one guinea pig because they get lonely.
December 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
In Switzerland, it's illegal to own just one guinea pig because they get lonely.
There's a species of jellyfish that can revert its cells back to their earliest form and start aging anew, effectively living forever.
December 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
There's a species of jellyfish that can revert its cells back to their earliest form and start aging anew, effectively living forever.
A group of flamingos is called a 'flamboyance.'
December 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
A group of flamingos is called a 'flamboyance.'
The inventor of the Pringles can, Fred Baur, had his ashes stored in one after his death.
December 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The inventor of the Pringles can, Fred Baur, had his ashes stored in one after his death.
Cows have best friends and can become stressed when separated from them.
December 20, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Cows have best friends and can become stressed when separated from them.
In Icelandic folklore, 'necropants' were made from the skin of a deceased person’s legs and were believed to bring wealth to the wearer.
December 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
In Icelandic folklore, 'necropants' were made from the skin of a deceased person’s legs and were believed to bring wealth to the wearer.
In 1923, a jockey died mid-race, but his horse finished and won, making him the first and only deceased jockey to win a race.
December 19, 2025 at 9:37 AM
In 1923, a jockey died mid-race, but his horse finished and won, making him the first and only deceased jockey to win a race.
The shortest war in history occurred between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896, lasting approximately 38 minutes.
December 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The shortest war in history occurred between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896, lasting approximately 38 minutes.
The inventor of the frisbee was turned into a frisbee after he died; Walter Morrison's ashes were molded into a frisbee.
December 18, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The inventor of the frisbee was turned into a frisbee after he died; Walter Morrison's ashes were molded into a frisbee.
In ancient Greece, throwing an apple to someone was a declaration of love.
December 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In ancient Greece, throwing an apple to someone was a declaration of love.
In France, it's illegal to name a pig 'Napoleon.'
December 17, 2025 at 9:38 AM
In France, it's illegal to name a pig 'Napoleon.'
There's a town in Canada that's been on fire for over 50 years due to a coal seam fire.
December 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
There's a town in Canada that's been on fire for over 50 years due to a coal seam fire.
In 1923, a jockey died mid-race, but his horse finished and won, making him the first and only deceased jockey to win a race.
December 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
In 1923, a jockey died mid-race, but his horse finished and won, making him the first and only deceased jockey to win a race.
In Switzerland, it's illegal to own just one guinea pig because they get lonely.
December 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In Switzerland, it's illegal to own just one guinea pig because they get lonely.
The inventor of the frisbee was turned into a frisbee after he died; Walter Morrison's ashes were molded into a frisbee.
December 15, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The inventor of the frisbee was turned into a frisbee after he died; Walter Morrison's ashes were molded into a frisbee.
There's a species of fungus, Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, known as the 'zombie-ant fungus,' that takes over the bodies of ants.
December 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
There's a species of fungus, Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, known as the 'zombie-ant fungus,' that takes over the bodies of ants.
In ancient Greece, throwing an apple to someone was a declaration of love.
December 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
In ancient Greece, throwing an apple to someone was a declaration of love.
Nauru, a tiny Pacific island nation, is the only country in the world without an official capital city.
December 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Nauru, a tiny Pacific island nation, is the only country in the world without an official capital city.
There's a town in Canada that's been on fire for over 50 years due to a coal seam fire.
December 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
There's a town in Canada that's been on fire for over 50 years due to a coal seam fire.
The shortest war in history occurred between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896, lasting approximately 38 minutes.
December 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The shortest war in history occurred between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896, lasting approximately 38 minutes.
The inventor of the microwave appliance received only $2 for his discovery.
December 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The inventor of the microwave appliance received only $2 for his discovery.
Bananas are classified as berries, whereas strawberries are not.
December 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Bananas are classified as berries, whereas strawberries are not.