#facts

history  What is the most interesting piece of historical trivia that you know?

History is full of fascinating trivia that can help us understand the past in new and unexpected ways. Here is one example:Did you know that in the...    Read more

history  What is the most surprising thing you've learned about history?

History is full of fascinating and surprising events, some of which are little known. Here are some of the most surprising things I've learned about...    Read more

remove_red_eye  Can a person's eye color change with mood or age?

Eye color is determined by the amount and type of pigments in the iris, which is the part of the eye that gives it color. The color of the iris is...    Read more

emoji_objects  What is a fascinating historical fact that comes to mind immediately?

Did you know that in 1962, the United States almost launched a nuclear warhead at the Soviet Union? It all started when a group of radar operators in...    Read more

sports  What are some of the most interesting football facts from history?

Football, also known as soccer in some countries, is one of the most popular sports in the world with a rich history dating back centuries. Here are...    Read more

sports_basketball  What are some of the most interesting basketball facts from history?

Basketball, as we know it today, was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith, a Canadian physical education instructor. Since then, it has become one...    Read more

history  What are some of the biggest misconceptions about historical events?

Historical events are often shrouded in myth and legend, and over time, many misconceptions have become widely accepted as fact. Here are some of the...    Read more

emoji_objects  What is a fascinating fact you know that I probably don't, but should?

Here are 10 fascinating facts that you might not know yet:Bananas are berries, but strawberries are not berries.Octopuses have three hearts and blue...    Read more

category  How have the categories in Guinness World Records evolved over time, and what are some of the most recent additions?

The Guinness World Records was first published in 1955 and since its inception, has been keeping track of a variety of world records from human...    Read more

emoji_objects  What is a fascinating historical fact that comes to mind immediately?

Did you know that in 1962, the United States almost launched a nuclear warhead at the Soviet Union? It all started when a group of radar operators in...    Read more