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10 Daily Fun Facts That’ll Teach You Something New Every Day

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In the 1940s, air conditioning became popular in movie theaters and was advertised as “cool entertainment.”

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Ornate interior of a vintage movie theater with red curtains, green velvet seats, and decorative balconies

In 2011, NASA conducted a sting operation at a Denny’s restaurant, detaining a 74-year-old woman attempting to sell a rice-sized moon rock.

A 2023 UK trial by the University of Cambridge and Boston College found that 71% of workers on a four-day week reported less burnout than those on a five-day schedule.

With an average happiness rating of 1.36 out of 10, Afghanistan is known to be the unhappiest country in the world.

The position of U.S. Treasurer was held exclusively by women from 1949 until 2025, when Donald Trump broke the 76-year streak by appointing Brandon Beach.

There’s an eleven-pointed maple leaf on Canada’s flag, eleven sides to their dollar coin, and if you look closely at the clocks on some Canadian banknotes, it’s 11 o’clock!

The U.S. once issued $500, $1,000, $5,000, and even $10,000 bills. Though they were discontinued in 1945, they remain legal tender today.

Ornithophobia is the irrational fear of birds. It can be triggered by fluttering wings, sudden movement, loud squawks, feathers, or worries about droppings and disease.

Tuesday has been one of the most common days for video game releases since the 1992 launch of “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” which was promoted with the viral “Sonic 2sday” campaign.

Tonsils can regrow if any tissue is left behind during removal. This regrowth is more common in children, but complete regrowth to the original size is rare.

A detailed anatomical illustration of the human throat and upper chest, highlighting the tonsil area
A detailed anatomical illustration of the human throat and upper chest, highlighting the tonsil area

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