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Close-up view of Mercury's cracked, cratered surface with the Sun nearby in space

Mercury’s surface can reach temperatures of up to 430°C (800°F), yet the planet continues to cool. This slow cooling causes Mercury to shrink slightly over time.

Abraham Lincoln in a formal 19th-century suit

Abraham Lincoln’s son, Robert, was nearly crushed by a train, only to be rescued by Edwin Booth. A year later, Edwin’s brother, John Wilkes Booth, murdered President Abraham Lincoln.

Gandalf, with a long white beard and a pointed ha,t standing outside a round, green door, speaking to a hobbit

While grading exam papers in the early 1930s, Tolkien began writing “The Hobbit” by scribbling its iconic opening on a blank page.

Guitarist playing electric guitar on stage in front of a crowd

After Weezer covered Toto’s hit “Africa,” Toto responded by covering Weezer’s song “Hash Pipe.”

Black and white myotonic goat standing near trees on a forest floor

The myotonic goat, also known as the Tennessee fainting goat, stiffens and may fall over when startled or excited due to a hereditary condition called myotonia congenita.

A woman in a blue shirt submerged underwater, exhaling bubbles

It takes longer to drown in salt water than in freshwater. Because of this, around 90% of drownings occur in freshwater.

Helen Keller with her hair up, wearing a high-collared, lace blouse

Helen Keller was related to Confederate General Robert E. Lee through her paternal grandmother, who was his second cousin.

Rocky terrain under thick yellowish sky on Venus’s surface

The air pressure on the surface of Venus is about 90 times greater than the pressure at Earth’s surface.

Gray men's underpants hanging on a clothesline with clothespins

In 2014, a pair of signed underpants donated by the mayor of Brussels were stolen from the Brussels Underpants Museum.

Steve Jobs holding an iPhone while speaking on stage during a presentation

During the first iPhone presentation in 2007, Steve Jobs had to switch between several iPhones to prevent crashes due to limited RAM and unstable software.

White coarse kosher salt in a teal, scallop-shaped dish

Kosher salt has larger, coarser crystals and usually lacks iodine and anti-caking agents, unlike table salt, which is finely ground, often iodized, and includes anti-caking agents.

Hand holding a microphone against a yellow background

In 2009, a live microphone caught California politician Mike Duvall boasting in explicit detail about his affairs, sparking an immediate scandal, which led to his swift resignation.

Blurry image of Earth showing rapid rotation

Earth’s rotation is slowing down, causing the length of a day to increase by approximately 0.000018 seconds each year.

Pink bubblegum with lab beakers, fruit slices, spices, and flavor wheel

The distinctive taste of bubblegum is derived from a blend of flavors and spices, including banana, pineapple, cinnamon, cloves, and wintergreen. Each brand uses its own unique recipe.

Two baboons with open mouths appearing surprised or alarmed

In 1970, the first successful head/brain transplant was performed on a monkey. The monkey was able to smell, hear, and taste, but was sadly paralyzed and died nine days later.

Coca-Cola cans covered in ice

The acidity in Coca-Cola makes it effective for loosening blood stains from fabric.

Prisoners in orange uniforms walking and standing in an outdoor area surrounded by fencing in a Mexican prison

Non-violent prison escapes in Mexico aren’t criminally charged, as they acknowledge the natural human instinct to seek freedom.

Karen Gillan, bald, giving a thumbs-up at San Diego Comic-Con, wearing a black shirt with daisy prints

Karen Gillan shaved her head bald for her role as Nebula in “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Marvel saved her hair and made a wig from it for Karen to use on the show “Selfie.”

Radar image showing the ridged surface of Maxwell Montes on Venus

With its peak soaring to heights of 6.8 miles (11 km), the tallest mountain on Venus is Maxwell Montes.

Colorful collection of antique ceramic and metal doorknobs

Founded in 1981, the Antique Doorknob Collectors of America focuses on preserving antique doorknobs and sharing historical knowledge.

Elderly couple dressed formally, standing together holding candles and smiling

The longest marriage ever recorded lasted 90 years and 291 days. Karam and Kartari Chand were married on December 11, 1925, and were together until Karam’s death on September 30, 2016.

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.

Red gradient text reading AKIRA on a dark red background

The 1982 manga “Akira” correctly predicted that the 2020 Olympics would be held in Tokyo, Japan.

Close-up of superglue oozing from a metal tube on blue surface

Spilling superglue on cotton, leather, or wool can trigger a rapid, heat-producing reaction that can result in severe burns or even ignition.