12 Trivia Facts All in A Neat Little Row
Arranged in perfect order for you to suck up like an informational wheat thresher!
The First Actor to Receive 10 Oscar Nominations
It was Bette Davis, and she ultimately walked away with two wins.
Who Invented Algebra?
The invention of algebra is commonly credited to Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi in Baghdad, around the turn of the 9th century.
A Hell of a Haul
According to legend, Saint Denis picked up his own decapitated head and carried it several miles, while the severed body part delivered a sermon.
The Man With the Axe
The King of Diamonds, on standard playing cards, is the only king pictured with an axe.
Birthday Suit for Skydiving Anniversaries
In a tradition called the “hundie undie,” skydivers doing their 100th jump may do it in underwear, or nothing at all.
Fleetwood Mac Reunited for Bill Clinton’s Inauguration
Nobody knew yet how prescient a band known for issues stemming from infidelity would be.
Shirley Temple’s Santa Letdown
She stopped believing in Santa Claus when he asked her for her autograph in a department store.
Kentucky’s Weird Postal Code
Kentucky is the only state whose name ends with the two letters of its official postal code, KY.
The Difference Between Magma and Lava
They’re often incorrectly used interchangeably, but “magma” is underground, while “lava” is magma that's reached the surface.
Have You Ever Seen A Fairy Ring?
A “fairy ring” is a naturally occurring circle of mushrooms.
What Does the Light at the Top of Big Ben Mean?
If you see a light at the top of Big Ben, it means that either the House of Parliament, Commons or Lords is in session.
What Exactly Is A Heifer?
The word “heifer” isn’t just a cow, but a specific kind: a young, female cow that has never given birth.