FACT OF THE DAY

December 27 2020


The flu pandemic of 1918 killed over 20 million people.


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Movies
Benedict Cumberbatch was abducted by six men with guns while filming a show in South Africa in 2005.
November 6 2021
Psychology
We aren't as good at multitasking as we think we are.
November 5 2021
Food
There are over 20,000 species of edible plants in the world yet fewer than 20 species now provide 90% of our food.
November 4 2021
World
During summer, the sun does not set in Antarctica, which actually means it receives much sunlight than the equator during that period of time.
November 3 2021
Animals
A group of whales is called a pod.
November 2 2021
World
South Africa is also called the "Rainbow Nation" because it has eleven official languages.
November 1 2021
World
Los Angeles's full name is "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula" and can be abbreviated to 3.63% of its original size": "L.A"
October 31 2021
Human Body
Cherries ease inflammation and gout; and they may even help prevent arthritis.
October 30 2021
History
Galileo's middle finger is on display at a museum in Florence, Italy.
October 29 2021
Human Body
Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression than men.
October 28 2021
Nature
Bamboo is the world's fastest growing plant.
October 27 2021
Food
Camel's milk doesn't curdle.
October 26 2021
World
Hippos are considered as dangerous animals in Africa.
October 25 2021
Food
Dark chocolate contains loots of antioxidants that can help the cardiovascular system by reducing blood pressure.
October 24 2021
For Kids
Horses and cows sleep while standing up.
October 23 2021
Spooky
Dead people can get goose bumps.
October 22 2021
Celebrities
Soon after moving to New York City, Madonna worked at a Dunkin' Donuts. She was fired after one week for messing with the jelly machine.
October 21 2021
Animals
Headless cockroaches are capable of living for weeks. They die from starvation.
October 20 2021
Celebrities
Matthew Perry lost part of hid middle finger in a car door.
October 19 2021
Food
The Iceberg lettuce is the one most commonly eaten but it has the least nutritional qualities, others forms like Romaine are much higher in antioxidants.
October 18 2021