Latest Facts

11 years ago

A single banana is called a finger and a bunch of bananas is called a hand.

A single banana is called a finger and a bunch of bananas is called a hand.

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Countries & Places

11 years ago

Beer Used to Be Classed as a Soft Drink in Russia

In 2011, Russia acknowledged beer as an alcoholic beverage. Before then, any drink under 10% volume was considered a soft drink.

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11 years ago

Scientists Recreate Conversations Held Behind Soundproof Glass by Recording Vibrations on Chip Bag

Scientists have been able to recreate conversations that were held behind a soundproof glass wall by recording the vibrations seen on a potato chip bag.

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11 years ago

Sequencing DNA from Cigarette Butt in Street and 3D Printing Face from It

It's possible to sequence DNA on gum and cigarette butts found in the street and 3D print a very accurate face from it.

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11 years ago

20-Ft-Wide Manta Ray Caught in 1933 Is One of the Largest Ever

One of the largest manta rays ever caught was by Capt. A.L. Kahn in 1933 off Brielle. It weighed over 5,000 pounds and was over 20 feet wide.

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Computers & Internet

11 years ago

GTA Origin

Grand Theft Auto was originally a racing game called Race’n’Chase. However, a glitch made the police cars go crazy, ramming the player. This glitch was so popular with testers that they rebuilt the game around it, creating GTA.

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11 years ago

Winston Churchill's Letter of Apology for Escaping from Prison

Before escaping prison, Winston Churchill left a letter of apology on his bed. The letter began: "I have the honour to inform you that as I do not consider that your Government have any right to detain me as a military prisoner, I have decided to escape from your custody."

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11 years ago

Best Friends: Lion, Tiger, and Bear at Noah's Ark Sanctuary

In 2001, a lion, tiger, and bear cub were found in a drug dealer's basement. They were moved to Noah's Ark sanctuary and have lived together as inseparable best friends ever since.

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