Tidal forces between the Earth and Moon are slowing the Earth down and pushing the Moon further away.
46
The 409 escalators in the London subway cover a distance every week which is approximately equivalent to several trips around the globe!
94
It took 200,000 years for humans to reach 3 billion in number. It took 40 years for the next 3 billion.
11
Close to 110 million roses (mostly red) will be purchased and delivered around Valentine's Day in the U.S.
88
Brain freeze is caused by the brain sensing the drop of temperature on your palate and increasing blood pressure in an attempt to save you from freezing.
14
Not swinging your arms when you walk increases the effort of walking by 12%, the equivalent of walking 20% faster or carrying a 10 kg backpack.
12
There is a growing sport in Berlin and London called Chess Boxing. Players alternate between a round of chess and a round of boxing until one is declared winner either by checkmate, KO, or technical stoppage.
8