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  1. Aug 19, 2020 · Learn some interesting and surprising facts about animals, history, science, culture, and more. From the origin of the word "cronut" to the number of skin cells we lose every day, these fun facts will entertain and educate you.

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    • Interesting facts you’ll want to share with everyone. Random fun facts catch us off guard in the best possible way. They’re unexpected or unusual bits of knowledge from the worlds of science, history, and pop culture that delight and entertain us—and anyone we share them with.
    • Fact: The world’s oldest wooden wheel has been around for more than 5,000 years. It was found in 2002, approximately 12 miles south of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, and is now housed in the city’s museum.
    • Fact: Dead skin cells are a main ingredient in household dust. Here’s an interesting science fact for you: According to researchers at Imperial College London, humans shed around 200 million skin cells each hour—and they have to go somewhere when we’re indoors.
    • Fact: Sudan has more pyramids than any country in the world. Not only does Sudan have more pyramids than Egypt, but the numbers aren’t even close. While 138 pyramids have been discovered in Egypt, Sudan boasts around 255.
    • Three presidents, all Founding Fathers—John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe—died on July 4. Presidents Adams and Jefferson also died the same year, 1826; President Monroe died in 1831.
    • The Barbie doll’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, from Willows, Wisconsin. Her birthday is March 9, 1959, when she was first displayed at the New York Toy Fair.
    • There actually aren’t “57 varieties” of Heinz ketchup, and never were. Company founder H.J. Heinz thought his product should have a number, and he liked 57.
    • One of President John Tyler’s grandsons is still alive today—and he was born in 1790. How is this possible? President Tyler, the 10th US president, was 63 when his son Lyon Tyler was born in 1853; Lyon’s son was born when he was 75.
    • Daniel Radcliffe was allergic to his Harry Potter glasses. He had an allergy to nickel, and they were quickly replaced with hypoallergenic specs. Also, did you know that his glasses had no lenses?
    • If you point your car keys to your head, it increases the remote’s signal range. This works by using your brain to act as a radio transmitter. Fruit stickers are edible, though the same as any fruit, washing prior to eating is recommended.
    • The world’s largest grand piano was built by a 15-year-old in New Zealand. The piano is a little over 18 feet long and has 85 keys – 3 short of the standard 88.
    • German Chocolate Cake is named after an American baker by the name of Samuel German. It has no affiliation with the country of Germany. The first service animals were established in Germany during World War I. References to service animals date as far back as the mid-16 Century.
  2. Jan 19, 2024 · Learn fun and random facts for every interest, from words and animals to history and space. Whether you want to impress your friends, connect with your family or just have some trivia fun, this list has something for you.

  3. 101 fun facts that will blow your mind | BBC Science Focus. Our collection of the best and most random interesting trivia covers animals, biology, geography, space, history, the world and much more.

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