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Stan Lee in a U.S. Army uniform drawing at a drafting table during World War II

Stan Lee served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945 after hearing about the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Members of the Swedish band Rednex dressed in Southern-style outfits

Rednex, the Swedish band that popularized “Cotton Eye Joe” in 1994, adopted Southern-style personas, such as Mary Joe and Ken Tacky, although none of them were from the U.S.

Dense cluster of red dwarf stars scattered across a galactic plane

Red dwarfs make up about 70-75% of all stars in the Milky Way, making them the galaxy’s most common star type.

Hand holding a burning cigarette, with wisps of smoke rising

A single puff of cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals.

The Moon with a cartoon hand waving from its side against a dark sky

Each year, the Moon drifts about 1.5 inches, or 3.8 centimeters, away from Earth as tidal forces gradually push it outward.

An astronaut in a white spacesuit standing on the lunar surface near an American flag

Public interest in space exploration declined after the 1969 moon landing, with many Americans questioning the costs and priorities of NASA’s missions.

Cartoon depiction of Albert Einstein's face with his tongue sticking out

Albert Einstein’s brain was secretly removed during his autopsy, cut into 240 pieces, and kept in various locations, including a cider box in Wichita, Kansas.

Dark red cosmos atrosanguineus flowers in a garden with a scenic backdrop of a house, trees, and a colorful sunset sky

The Cosmos atrosanguineus, also known as the chocolate cosmos, is a deep red flower native to Mexico that smells just like chocolate. However, despite its sweet scent, it’s not edible.

Frederick Douglass, dressed in formal 19th-century attire

Frederick Douglass was the most photographed American of the 19th century. He aimed to ensure an accurate depiction of Black Americans during the Civil War.

King George III wearing a gold outfit with a royal ermine-trimmed robe

When it was first discovered in 1781, Uranus was named George’s Star in honor of King George III of Britain.

Broadway theater billboards including War Horse, Priscilla, and Chicago above yellow taxis

Off-Broadway is defined by seating capacity, which ranges from 100 to 499, and does not refer to a specific location but to any theater venue in New York City.

Flowing water with splashes and droplets

The sound of water helps us sleep because our brain interprets it as a “non-threatening” noise signal that says, “Don’t worry, you are alright.”

Full Moon with visible surface details against a dark sky

We always see the same side of the Moon because it’s tidally locked to Earth, meaning the time it takes to orbit Earth is the same time it takes to spin on its axis.

A hand holding a brown egg

Applying even pressure on an egg makes it nearly impossible to break the shell by squeezing it.

Red plastic Solo cups scattered on a white surface

Red Solo cups are a typical souvenir to bring back from the United States. The novelty comes from the cups being used in many party scenes in movies.

Curious baby with finger on lips looking forward

Babies don’t have object permanence, meaning they think that anything they can’t see doesn’t exist.

Jupiter surrounded by several of its moons, including the large moon Ganymede, set against a colorful backdrop of space with stars and nebulae

Jupiter has at least 95 moons recognized by the International Astronomical Union, with Ganymede being the largest, even surpassing the size of Mercury.

A single red chili pepper balanced on the prongs of a fork against a dark red background

The Scoville Scale was developed in 1912 by Wilbur Scoville, using diluted pepper extracts and human tasters to measure the heat level.

Hooded female gladiator in bronze armor holds a sword and helmet in a dusty arena

A female gladiator in ancient Rome was called a gladiatrix, but women’s participation in arena combat was rare and outlawed after AD 200.

A woman holding chopsticks with a bite of white rice, sitting at a table with a black bowl full of rice on a bamboo mat

Rice contributes roughly one-fifth of the world’s total calorie intake.

Ancient 20-sided die with Greek letters carved into each face

The oldest known D20 dice were discovered by a collector in Egypt back in the late 19th century. The dice, which feature Greek letters, were made between 340 and 30 BC.

Close-up of the Moon showing its slightly uneven, bulging shape

Due to Earth’s gravity, the Moon has a slight bulge on the side facing Earth, giving it a mildly egg-shaped form.

A diverse group of people celebrating a birthday outdoors

Until 2016, the “Happy Birthday” song was copyrighted, and a license was required for its public use.

Stacks of British pound coins and banknotes

The British pound sterling has been in use continuously since around 775 AD, making it the oldest national currency in existence.