Random Facts
Amazing facts, interesting, funny, strange and also some useless facts.
Fun Presidential Facts
With the preliminaries of the presidential elections of the United States well underway, here are some real fun presidential facts that will intrigue and amuse you.
Planet Earth Facts
Our amazing Planet Earth is the only planet that is known to harbor life. Read on to know about interesting and remarkable facts about Planet Earth.
Facts about Chlorine
Are you interested in knowing more about Chlorine? Read this article which has relevant facts about Chlorine.
Origin of Week Day Names
We so take for granted the names awarded to the different time measuring concepts we have developed over centuries. These include the parts of the 24 hour day, the days of the week and even the months of the year.
Homeless People
Here is some information about the homeless people all over the world. Read to know better.
Facts on the Sun
The Milky Way galaxy is home to Planet Earth and is energized by the enormous ball of energy, the Sun. This big star is much closer to us than the millions of stars that twinkle in the night sky and it supports life with the heat generated.
Facts about Magnets
Here are some interesting facts about magnets.
Ancient Indian Fashion Facts
It may be surprising to some, but garments were not really stitched together during the ancient days in India. Read on to know many such interesting facts about ancient Indian fashion and how those trends are still being used today, in a modified way.
Facts About Diamonds
Are you fascinated with the dazzling beauty of diamonds? Here are some interesting and amazing facts about diamonds that will unravel the story behind all the sparkle and glitter of these precious stones.
Facts about Oxygen
Oxygen is one of the most important elements without which life on earth would not be able to exist. Here are a few interesting oxygen facts that you can mull over.
Facts On World Hunger
It is time to take notice of those who aren't as fortunate as us!
Recycling Facts
Did you know that the number of glass bottles and jars that we throw out every month are enough to fill up a giant skyscraper? Here are more recycling facts….
Facts About Sunflowers
"Helianthus," is the scientific name of the sunflower. It is a combination of two words "Helios," meaning sun and "Anthos," meaning flower.
Tsunami Facts
Tsunami facts regarding the origin, approach, warning systems, moderation and records of tsunami waves.
Mars Facts
The planet Mars has a mass of 6.4219e23 kg and is the favorite planet of science fiction writers. Here are more facts about Mars...
Moon Facts
The moon has always been the object of fascination for man. Let us explore some interesting facts about the earth’s moon…
Facts About Solar Energy
Solar energy is the energy derived from the radiations of sun and has the great potential of becoming the primary source of energy in near future for mankind. Here are few facts about Solar Energy.
Facts about Venus
The closest neighbor to the earth and known as Morning or Evening star, Venus is the second planet of our solar system. Here are some interesting facts and factual about Venus including its physical characters, atmosphere and the human missions.
Global Warming Myths and Facts
Global Warming has long been an issue to individuals as well as authorities. Here are some details about Global Warming, which will help one decide whether Global Warming is a fact or a myth.
Earthquake Facts
Earthquakes are possibly the most dangerous of the natural calamities. Apart from the earthquakes themselves, they cause other calamities like tsunamis. Here are some more facts about earthquakes.
Statue of Liberty Facts
Built by Frenchman, Frederick Auguste Bartholdi, and gifted by the French to the Americans "Liberty Enlightening the World" better known as "Lady Liberty" or "The Statue of Liberty" is a symbol of friendship, freedom and peace.
Interesting, Useless Facts
I'm learning new things every day. Shakespeare used some 17,677 words in his plays, sonnets, and narrative poems, and he was the...
Facts on Emeralds
Green means envy, but the emerald has a class of its own! Known to be best paired with diamonds, astrologically and aesthetically speaking, emeralds until recently were the only representative of the higher classes so far!
A look into Right Handedness
There are no definite answers to why some people are left-handed and some are right but there are some theories.
Touch Wood!
Why do we touch or knock on wood? Being over-confident and boasting is not restricted to a few, all of us have been guilty of it, some time or the other.
At the stroke of 13!
Why is the number ‘thirteen’ considered to be unlucky?
Uncanny But True Facts of a Modern World
A list of funny yet original anecdotes on life will be available to all who read the following article. Enter and get amused.
Under Pressure: German Diver Sets Breath taking Record
A German man has broken his own world record for holding his breath under water after managed to remain submerged for 15 minutes and two seconds.
Interesting Facts: U.S. Presidential Details
Interesting Facts: U.S. Presidential Details
In Seven Heaven
The number seven reappears throughout human history in a myriad of forms and almost every culture finds some significance in it.
Facts About Time Shares For Sale
Learn more about time shares for sale and the best ways to advertise and sell your timeshares
Five Lies You Are Being Told
Have you heard these common lies, and do you know what the truth is?
A Fresher Take on the World's Biggest Lies
Here are eleven additions to my original list of the world's biggest lies.
A Fresh Take on the World's Biggest Lies
Have you ever stopped to think about some of the things you hear repeated on almost a daily basis? Some of them just aren't true.
Do You Know These Insider Secrets?
There are "insider secrets" in every area of life that can help you once you know them. You are being let in on five of them here.
Land of the Free?
A list of facts disproving the illusion that America is the "Land of the Free"
Vase Bought for World Record - and Given Away
Once the slight, grey-haired American was recognised in the Hong Kong auction room, it was no great surprise that Steve Wynn went on to pay the world record price for a small, beautiful, copper red and white porcelain vase - 78,520,000 Hong Kong dollars (£5.5m).
Little Secrets
There are little secrets in life that, once you know them, make you look at things differently. Here are a few of them.
Part Two Gangs: The Hard Facts
What do you know about gangs and gang related activities?
Oldest Couple Missed By Record Book
They could file a complaint, fire off angry letters, hire a lawyer: by rights, their names should be in the Guinness Book of World Records, and twice over to boot.
100-year-old Breaks Sprint World Record
A South African pensioner nicknamed Flying Phil became the world's fastest 100-year-old at the weekend when he broke the record for centenarian sprinting. Philip Rabinowitz entered the Guinness Book of World Records by clocking 30.86 seconds over 100 metres, demolishing the previous...
New Texting Speed Record Set
A Singaporean student appears to have thumbed her way into the Guinness Book of Records after smashing the previous fastest time for text-messaging a 160-character text on a mobile phone. The Singaporean media reported yesterday that Kimberly Yeo, 23, clocked 43.24 seconds in the final of...
Everest Conquest 50 Years on
It was 50 years ago this week that Sir Edmund Hillary, on his way down from Mount Everest, uttered the immortal words: "Well George, we knocked the bastard off." Yesterday Hillary was celebrating his conquest of Mount Everest once again, though this time he confined himself to the more...
Lefthandedness
Today is official lefthanders' day. Read our web guide to the other side.
The Poetic Facts of Life
Tim Radford: By showing science is as much about questions as answers, popular science writing can overcome mistrust.
Built by Frenchman, Frederick Auguste Bartholdi, and gifted by the French to the Americans "Liberty Enlightening the World" better known as "Lady Liberty" or "The Statue of Liberty" is a symbol of friendship, freedom and peace.
Interesting, Useless Facts
I'm learning new things every day. Shakespeare used some 17,677 words in his plays, sonnets, and narrative poems, and he was the...
Facts on Emeralds
Green means envy, but the emerald has a class of its own! Known to be best paired with diamonds, astrologically and aesthetically speaking, emeralds until recently were the only representative of the higher classes so far!
A look into Right Handedness
There are no definite answers to why some people are left-handed and some are right but there are some theories.
Touch Wood!
Why do we touch or knock on wood? Being over-confident and boasting is not restricted to a few, all of us have been guilty of it, some time or the other.
At the stroke of 13!
Why is the number ‘thirteen’ considered to be unlucky?
Uncanny But True Facts of a Modern World
A list of funny yet original anecdotes on life will be available to all who read the following article. Enter and get amused.
Under Pressure: German Diver Sets Breath taking Record
A German man has broken his own world record for holding his breath under water after managed to remain submerged for 15 minutes and two seconds.
Interesting Facts: U.S. Presidential Details
Interesting Facts: U.S. Presidential Details
In Seven Heaven
The number seven reappears throughout human history in a myriad of forms and almost every culture finds some significance in it.
Facts About Time Shares For Sale
Learn more about time shares for sale and the best ways to advertise and sell your timeshares
Five Lies You Are Being Told
Have you heard these common lies, and do you know what the truth is?
A Fresher Take on the World's Biggest Lies
Here are eleven additions to my original list of the world's biggest lies.
A Fresh Take on the World's Biggest Lies
Have you ever stopped to think about some of the things you hear repeated on almost a daily basis? Some of them just aren't true.
Do You Know These Insider Secrets?
There are "insider secrets" in every area of life that can help you once you know them. You are being let in on five of them here.
Land of the Free?
A list of facts disproving the illusion that America is the "Land of the Free"
Vase Bought for World Record - and Given Away
Once the slight, grey-haired American was recognised in the Hong Kong auction room, it was no great surprise that Steve Wynn went on to pay the world record price for a small, beautiful, copper red and white porcelain vase - 78,520,000 Hong Kong dollars (£5.5m).
Little Secrets
There are little secrets in life that, once you know them, make you look at things differently. Here are a few of them.
Part Two Gangs: The Hard Facts
What do you know about gangs and gang related activities?
Oldest Couple Missed By Record Book
They could file a complaint, fire off angry letters, hire a lawyer: by rights, their names should be in the Guinness Book of World Records, and twice over to boot.
100-year-old Breaks Sprint World Record
A South African pensioner nicknamed Flying Phil became the world's fastest 100-year-old at the weekend when he broke the record for centenarian sprinting. Philip Rabinowitz entered the Guinness Book of World Records by clocking 30.86 seconds over 100 metres, demolishing the previous...
New Texting Speed Record Set
A Singaporean student appears to have thumbed her way into the Guinness Book of Records after smashing the previous fastest time for text-messaging a 160-character text on a mobile phone. The Singaporean media reported yesterday that Kimberly Yeo, 23, clocked 43.24 seconds in the final of...
Everest Conquest 50 Years on
It was 50 years ago this week that Sir Edmund Hillary, on his way down from Mount Everest, uttered the immortal words: "Well George, we knocked the bastard off." Yesterday Hillary was celebrating his conquest of Mount Everest once again, though this time he confined himself to the more...
Lefthandedness
Today is official lefthanders' day. Read our web guide to the other side.
The Poetic Facts of Life
Tim Radford: By showing science is as much about questions as answers, popular science writing can overcome mistrust.