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• 100. Until 1986 you didn’t even have to buy property in Alaska. You could build a house and it will be yours. 100. Until 1986 you didn’t even have to buy property in Alaska. You could build a house and it will be yours.
• 99. There is an Island called Just Enough Room where there’s just enough room for a tree and a house. 99. There is an Island called Just Enough Room where there’s just enough room for a tree and a house.
• 98. Metallica is the first band to have played on all continents. 98. Metallica is the first band to have played on all continents.
• 97. It takes at least 8 bees their lifetime to create a teaspoon of honey. 97. It takes at least 8 bees their lifetime to create a teaspoon of honey.
• 96. This road in France disappears underwater twice a day. This dangerous road of 2.58-mile connects the Gulf of Burnёf with the island of Noirmoutier, Passage du Gois. 96. This road in France disappears underwater twice a day. This dangerous road of 2.58-mile connects the Gulf of Burnёf with the island of Noirmoutier, Passage du Gois.
• 95. Spider-Man grew up at 20 Ingram Street in Forest Hills, Queens. The address exists in real life, and the family that lives there is the Parkers. 95. Spider-Man grew up at 20 Ingram Street in Forest Hills, Queens. The address exists in real life, and the family that lives there is the Parkers.
• 94. In the Philippines, there’s an island with a lake that has an island in it, which has its own lake, which has its own small island in it. It’s called Taal Lake. 94. In the Philippines, there’s an island with a lake that has an island in it, which has its own lake, which has its own small island in it. It’s called Taal Lake.
• 93. The tree where Isaac Newton discovered gravity is still alive and well, outside of his childhood home. 93. The tree where Isaac Newton discovered gravity is still alive and well, outside of his childhood home.
• 92. Pizza Hut once made a delivery to the International Space Station in 2001. They paid the Russians $1 million to transport the Pizza. 92. Pizza Hut once made a delivery to the International Space Station in 2001. They paid the Russians $1 million to transport the Pizza.
• 91. Google hires a flock of 200 goats regularly to chew away the grass in their lawns rather than using land-mowers. 91. Google hires a flock of 200 goats regularly to chew away the grass in their lawns rather than using land-mowers.
• 90. Iceland kills whales, so anonymous hacker shut down its Government websites. “Whales do not have a voice. We will be a voice for them.” – Anonymous. 90. Iceland kills whales, so anonymous hacker shut down its Government websites. “Whales do not have a voice. We will be a voice for them.” – Anonymous.
• 89. 1,400 years-old Chinese Ginkgo tree drops leaves that drown Buddhist temple in a yellow ocean of flowers. 89. 1,400 years-old Chinese Ginkgo tree drops leaves that drown Buddhist temple in a yellow ocean of flowers.
• 88. There is an area in Canada with less gravity than the rest of the Earth. This is in the Hudson Bay area of Canada. 88. There is an area in Canada with less gravity than the rest of the Earth. This is in the Hudson Bay area of Canada.
• 87. Bill Haast, known as “Snake Man”, was bitten by venomous snakes more than 170 times. By injecting himself with snake venom daily for 60 years, he saved countless lives with his antibody-rich blood. He lived up to 100 years. 87. Bill Haast, known as “Snake Man”, was bitten by venomous snakes more than 170 times. By injecting himself with snake venom daily for 60 years, he saved countless lives with his antibody-rich blood. He lived up to 100 years.
• 86. This is the stunning black rose. Black roses exist naturally only in Halfeti, Turkey. 86. This is the stunning black rose. Black roses exist naturally only in Halfeti, Turkey. Pages: 1 Vinod Suthersan is an young tech enthusiast, Blogger addict, Internet craze and thriving to learn new things on the world of Internet. Post navigation

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• 1 Glaciers and ice sheets hold about 69 percent of the world's freshwater. 1 Glaciers and ice sheets hold about 69 percent of the world's freshwater. Maridav/ShutterstockJust over 96% of the total amount of the world's water is held in its oceans, according to via the United States Geological Survey (USGS). However, that's primarily saltwater. To find the bulk of the world's freshwater you need to trek to the poles, as 68.7% of it is encased in ice caps, permanent snow, and glaciers. For more facts sent right to your inbox, .
• 2 The fastest gust of wind ever recorded on Earth was 253 miles per hour. 2 The fastest gust of wind ever recorded on Earth was 253 miles per hour. r.classen/ShutterstockHang on to your hats because this isn't your average wind storm. In 1996, a tropical cyclone named Olivia hit off the coast of Barrow Island, Australia with such a force that it broke an incredible record. According to , "Olivia's eyewall produced five extreme three-second wind gusts, the peak of which was a 253 mph gust," which blew past of 231 mph set in Mount Washington, New Hampshire back in 1934.
• 3 Recent droughts in Europe were the worst in 2,100 years. 3 Recent droughts in Europe were the worst in 2,100 years. Joseph Sohm/ShutterstockEurope has been experiencing serious dry spells and extreme heat since 2015, which has caused major droughts. Research done led by the University of Cambridge (and published on the website) looked at isotopes in the rings of old European Oak trees in Central Europe which formed over thousands of years to try to pin down the cause. They discovered that are a "result of human-caused climate change and associated shifts in the jet stream," according to EurekAlert!
• 4 The best place in the world to see rainbows is in Hawaii. 4 The best place in the world to see rainbows is in Hawaii. Felix Nendzig/ShutterstockIf you're an avid rainbow gazer and want to get your fill of the beautiful phenomenon, look no further than the state of Hawaii. A study published by the in 2021 noted that the area's "mountains produce sharp gradients in clouds and rainfall, which are key to abundant rainbow sightings." Air pollution, pollen, and a large amount of cresting waves also help to put Hawaii at the top of the list when it comes to rainbow quantity and quality.
• 5 There are fossilized plants in Greenland under 1.4 km of ice. 5 There are fossilized plants in Greenland under 1.4 km of ice. Vadim Nefedoff/ShutterstockAround 80 percent of Greenland is covered by the , which is the "largest and possibly the only relic of the Pleistocene glaciations in the Northern Hemisphere." But has it always been so icy? Well, at the bottom of a 1.4 km core sample, which was taken in 1966 at Camp Century during the Cold War, "well-preserved fossil plants and biomolecules," which means that the massive sheet melted and reformed at least once in the last million years. Brrrrr!
• 6 Whale songs can be used to map out the ocean floor. 6 Whale songs can be used to map out the ocean floor. Juan Garcia/ShutterstockFin whales are basically the Barry White of the ocean. The that males use to attract mates are considered to be the loudest of all marine life and can be "heard up to 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) away," . They can also be used to sonically map out the ocean floor thanks to the fact that the sound can reach depths of under the water, which bounces back and provides researchers with accurate measurements. Beyond that, showed how using a fin whale's song can be far more useful and have less of a negative impact on sea life than using a large air gun, which is the typical tool researchers rely on.
• 7 New creatures have been found in deep-sea volcanoes. 7 New creatures have been found in deep-sea volcanoes. CChamorro/ShutterstockFinding previously undiscovered organisms in the depths of the ocean may sound like something straight out of a sci-fi horror film, but near New Zealand, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, uncovered "over 90 putative bacterial and archaeal genomic families and nearly 300 previously unknown genera." Some research has linked hydrothermal vents, like deep-sea volcanoes, to the "origin of life." So are we looking at the early signs of future land-dwellers? We'll have to wait and see.
• 8 Mount Everest is bigger now than the last time it was measured. 8 Mount Everest is bigger now than the last time it was measured. Vixit/ShutterstockMount Everest may not have physically grown, having , however, the most recent measurement performed by surveyors representing China and Nepal has the mountain peak standing taller than we'd thought in the past. Previous readings have ranged from 29,002 feet above sea level in 1856 down to 20,029 in 1955, . But after the , experts have now stated that , due to plate tectonics.
• 9 Climate change is causing flowers to change color. 9 Climate change is causing flowers to change color. Stock for you/ShutterstockDon't worry, your prized red roses aren't going to turn turquoise overnight, but an increase in UV radiation due to the ozone layer deteriorating over the past decades has caused . A 2020 study led by Clemson University scientists determined that the over time which has led to the degradation of their pollen. Although we can't see the color change with our eyes, it is a big problem for pollinators like bees who are attracted to the bright colors that flowers produce.
• 10 Dentistry is the oldest profession in the world. 10 Dentistry is the oldest profession in the world. al7/ShutterstockDentistry goes all way back to when humans first had teeth…well not quite that long. However, one study found in skulls that dates from 7,500 to 9,000 years ago. The holes were likely made using a prehistoric bow-drill. Could that be the work of the first dentist? Other conducted by the University of Bologna, Italy on a 14,000-year-old skull found that "one rotten tooth in the jaw had been deliberately scoured and scraped with a tool," . That makes dentistry one of the oldest recorded professions and is definitely a reason to smile.
• 11 North Korea and Cuba are the only places you can't buy Coca-Cola. 11 North Korea and Cuba are the only places you can't buy Coca-Cola. Shutterstock No matter where you go, it's comforting to know you can always enjoy a Coca-Cola. Well, almost anywhere. While this fizzy drink is sold practically everywhere, it still hasn't (officially) made its way to North Korea or Cuba, . That's because these countries are under long-term U.S. trade embargoes. However, some folks say to snag a sip of the stuff if you try hard enough—although it'll typically be a lot more expensive than what you would pay in the states—and probably imported from a neighboring country such as Mexico or China.
• 12 The entire world's population could fit inside Los Angeles. 12 The entire world's population could fit inside Los Angeles. Shutterstock The is more than 7.5 billion. And obviously, that number sounds huge. However, it might feel a little more manageable once you learn that if every single one of those people stood shoulder-to-shoulder, they could all fit within the 500 square miles of Los Angeles, .
• 13 There are more twins now than ever before. 13 There are more twins now than ever before. Shutterstock You might think twins are a rarity, but they're actually becoming more common than ever. "From about 1915, when the statistical record begins, until 1980, about one in every 50 babies born was a twin, a rate of 2 percent," writes Alexis C. Madrigal of . "Then, the rate began to increase: by 1995, it was 2.5 percent. The rate surpassed 3 percent in 2001 and hit 3.3 percent in 2010. [That means] one out of every 30 babies born is a twin." Scientists believe this trend is due to the fact that older women tend to have more twins, and women are choosing to start families later. Fertility treatments such as in-vitro fertilization likely also play a role.
• 14 The hottest chili pepper in the world is so hot it could kill you. 14 The hottest chili pepper in the world is so hot it could kill you. Shutterstock The "weapons-grade" is so hot it's downright deadly. If you ate one, it could potentially cause a type of anaphylactic shock, burning your airways and closing them up. "I've tried it on the tip of my tongue and it just burned and burned," said Mike Smith, the hobby grower who invented the Dragon's Breath along with scientists from Nottingham University. So why make such an impractical pepper? As it turns out, the chili was initially developed to be used in medical treatment as an anesthetic that can numb the skin.
• 15 More people visit France than any other country. 15 More people visit France than any other country. Shutterstock France is a beautiful country, filled to the brim with delicious wines, scrumptious cheese, and tons of romance. So it's no surprise that more people want to visit France than any other country in the world, according to the . In 2017, the European country welcomed 86.9 million people. Spain was the second-most popular destination with 81.8 million visitors, followed by the United States (76.9 million), China (60.7 million), and Italy (58.3 million). La vie est belle!
• 16 The world's most densely populated island is the size of two soccer fields. 16 The world's most densely populated island is the size of two soccer fields. Unsplash/ Sid Verma Santa Cruz del Islote in the Archipelago of San Bernardo off the coast of Colombia may only be about the size of two soccer fields (two acres), but the artificial island has four main streets and 10 neighborhoods. Five hundred people live on the island in around 155 houses. With so many people packed into such a small space, it's the most densely populated island in the world, according to .
• 17 The Canary Islands are named after dogs, not birds. 17 The Canary Islands are named after dogs, not birds. Shutterstock It might seem safe to assume that the were named after canary birds, but the location was actually named for a different animal. Although it's off the coast of northwestern Africa, the archipelago is actually part of Spain. In Spanish, the area's name is Islas Canarias, which comes from the Canariae Insulae for "island of dogs."
• 18 Indonesia is home to some of the shortest people in the world. 18 Indonesia is home to some of the shortest people in the world. Shutterstock Though there are short people and tall people everywhere, Indonesia is home to some of the shortest people in the world, according to data compiled from various global sources . When taking both genders into account, the average adult is around 5 feet, 1.8 inches. People in Bolivia don't tend to be much taller, with an average adult height of 5 feet, 2.4 inches. The tallest people among us live in the Netherlands, where the average adult height is 6 feet.
• 19 The Paris Agreement on climate change was signed by the largest number of countries ever in one day. 19 The Paris Agreement on climate change was signed by the largest number of countries ever in one day. Shutterstock When 174 world leaders signed the Paris Agreement on Earth Day in 2016 at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, it was the ever to come together to sign anything on a single day. The agreement aims to combat climate change and accelerate and intensify the actions and investments needed to strengthen the global climate effort.
• 20 The world's quietest room is located at Microsoft's headquarters in Washington state. 20 The world's quietest room is located at Microsoft's headquarters in Washington state. Shutterstock Silence is golden, as they say. And while it may not be worth quite as much as jewels and gold to most people, it certainly was the primary goal for those who built the quietest room in the world. Located at Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, the lab room measures a background noise of -20.35 dBA, which is 20 decibels below the threshold of human hearing and breaks previous records for spaces that were , according to CNN. "As soon as one enters the room, one immediately feels a strange and unique sensation which is hard to describe," Hundraj Gopal, a speech and hearing scientist and principal designer of the anechoic chamber at Microsoft, told CNN. "Most people find the absence of sound deafening, feel a sense of fullness in the ears, or some ringing. Very faint sounds become clearly audible because the ambient noise is exceptionally low. When you turn your head, you can hear that motion. You can hear yourself breathing and it sounds somewhat loud."
• 21 There's only one country in the world that doesn't use the metric system. 21 There's only one country in the world that doesn't use the metric system. Shutterstock For simplicity's sake, most of the more than 200 countries in the world use the metric system when describing things like length or mass. However, there were recently : Liberia, Myanmar, and the United States. In 2018, Liberia commerce and industry minister Wilson Tarpeh said the government planned to adopt the metric system in order to promote accountability and transparency in trade, according to the . , which leaves the U.S. as the lone holdout.
• 22 The longest place name on the planet is 85 letters long. 22 The longest place name on the planet is 85 letters long. Alamy People who live in Mamungkukumpurangkuntjunya Hill, Australia, need a little patience when it comes to their hometown's name. But you know what? So do the folks from Lake Chargoggagoggman-chauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg in Massachusetts and Tweebuffelsmeteen-skootmorsdoodgeskietfontein, South Africa. None of them have quite as much work to do when jotting down their address as those who live in Taumatawhakatangihanga-koauauotamateaturipukakapikimaung-ahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu, New Zealand, though. At 85 letters long, this is the .
• 23 Four babies are born every second. 23 Four babies are born every second. Shutterstock Every second, we welcome four new babies into our overall population. Do a little math and you'll find out that means there are approximately , 15,000 each hour, and 360,000 each day.
• 24 The coldest temperature ever recorded was -144 degrees Fahrenheit. 24 The coldest temperature ever recorded was -144 degrees Fahrenheit. Shutterstock You might think you're accustomed to frigid air and blustery winds, but the average winter day has nothing on the coldest day ever recorded, which was . The temperature was recorded in Antarctica during a span of research between 2004 and 2016. Just a few breaths of air at that temperature would induce hemorrhaging in your lungs and kill you.
• 25 The Earth's ozone layer will make a full recovery in 50 years. 25 The Earth's ozone layer will make a full recovery in 50 years. Shutterstock Because of pollution, the Earth's ozone layer has suffered a lot. That's bad news for everyone, since the fragile gas layer protects our planet and shields us from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. Fortunately, climate change experts believe that the ozone layer will fully heal within 50 years, according to a 2018 report from the . The recovery is thanks in large part to the Montreal Protocol of 1987, which put a global ban on the use of one of the main culprits for the damage: chlorofluorocarbons (CFOs). Previously, CFOs had been common in refrigerators, aerosol cans, and dry-cleaning chemicals.
• 26 Japan is the world's most earthquake-prone country. 26 Japan is the world's most earthquake-prone country. Shutterstock Earthquakes can range from minor tremors that are barely noticeable to building-toppling ground-shakers that cause massive destruction. But it's an inevitable part of life for those who live in countries such as China, Indonesia, Iran, and Turkey, which are some of the on the planet. However, according to the , Japan records the most earthquakes in the world.
• 27 There are around 4 quadrillion quadrillion bacteria on Earth. 27 There are around 4 quadrillion quadrillion bacteria on Earth. Shutterstock Not all bacteria are bad. In fact, some of those itty-bitty biological cells are actually good for us and aide the world in various and complex ways. And that's nice to know, considering there are around 4 quadrillion quadrillion , according to NPR.
• 28 People who are currently alive represent about 7% of the total number of people who have ever lived. 28 People who are currently alive represent about 7% of the total number of people who have ever lived. Shutterstock Here's another world fact to keep in the back of your mind: According to the , since the time Homo sapiens first hit the scene 50,000 years ago, more than 108 billion members of our species have been born. And a large chunk of that number is alive right now. According to the bureau, the number of people alive today represents a whopping 7% of the total number of humans who have ever lived.
• 29 Muhammad is thought to be the most popular name in the world. 29 Muhammad is thought to be the most popular name in the world. szefei/ShutterstockStep aside John, James, Mary, and Jane—the most popular name in the world is believed to be Muhammad. According to The Independent, an estimated 150 million men and boys around the world . The popularity is thanks to a Muslim tradition of naming every first-born son after the Islamic prophet.
• 30 Only two countries use purple in their national flags. 30 Only two countries use purple in their national flags. Shutterstock The flag of Nicaragua features a rainbow in the center that includes a band of purple, while the flag of Dominica boasts a picture of a sisserou parrot, a bird with purple feathers. These elements make them the only two flags in the world that .
• 31 Africa and Asia are home to nearly 90 percent of the world's rural population. 31 Africa and Asia are home to nearly 90 percent of the world's rural population. Unsplash/ João Silas Not everyone lives in a booming city or sprawling suburb. Many people still make their homes outside of bustling locations—especially in India, which has the largest number of people living in rural areas (approximately 893 million people live outside of the city), . China also has an impressively large rural population, with 578 million living outside of major centers.
• 32 The most expensive coin in the world was sold for more than $7 million. 32 The most expensive coin in the world was sold for more than $7 million. AV_photo/ShutterstockThe 1933 Double Eagle was a $20 U.S. coin made of gold that never went into circulation. A few of the coins were made, but most were destroyed—save for nine that were presumed stolen by U.S. mint workers. After years circulating the globe and falling into the hands of a few notable owners—including the king of Egypt—one of the coins was auctioned off at Sotheby's in 2002 for a stunning $7,590,020. That made it the ever sold at auction.
• 33 The world's largest man-made oyster reef was created in Maryland. 33 The world's largest man-made oyster reef was created in Maryland. Bartosz Luczak/ShutterstockDue to overfishing and disease, the oyster population in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay was seriously suffering. But thanks to dedicated work by scientists at the Horn Point Laboratory, the Army Corps, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Nature Conservancy, the state is now home to the . Home to more than one billion oysters, the area is a no-fishing zone, which will hopefully give the population a chance to recover.
• 34 A record-breaking 92 countries competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics. 34 A record-breaking 92 countries competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Shutterstock Every four years, the Olympic games bring together the most competitive athletes from around the world. And when the were held in 2018, to show up from a total of 92 countries. That beat the of 2,800 athletes from 88 countries who participated in the Winter Games in 2014.
• 35 South Sudan is the youngest country in the world. 35 South Sudan is the youngest country in the world. Frontpage/ShutterstockSome countries are hundreds of years old, while others can trace their nation's history back for thousands of years. But in North Africa just gained its independence from Sudan in 2011, which currently makes it the youngest country in the world.
• 36 More than 52% of the world's population is under 30 years old. 36 More than 52% of the world's population is under 30 years old. Shutterstock According to the (UNESCO), as of 2012, 50.5 percent of the world's population were people under the age of 30. Around 89.7% of those young people live in emerging and developing economies like the Middle East and Africa.
• 38 There are more than 24 time zones around the world. 38 There are more than 24 time zones around the world. Shutterstock If the Earth's were each one hour apart, then we would have 24 times zones, which sounds pretty straightforward. However, the situation is a little more complicated than that. Since many time zones only differ by 30 or 45 minutes, they don't fit into a neat and tidy 24-hour span, which means that there are more than 24, though it's hard to say exactly how many.
• 39 Nearly half of the world's population watched both the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup games. 39 Nearly half of the world's population watched both the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup games. Shutterstock Soccer—or football, depending on who you ask—is the most popular sport around the world. That's why when the FIFA World Cup games took place in both and , nearly half of the world's population (around 3.2 billion people) tuned in to see who would win.
• 40 It's estimated that Sweden has more islands than any other country. 40 It's estimated that Sweden has more islands than any other country. Shutterstock With 221,800 islands, Sweden is thought to have in the world. Only about 1,000 of them are inhabited.
• 41 There are 43 countries that still have a royal family. 41 There are 43 countries that still have a royal family. Paul Marriott/Alamy Live News The British royal family may be the most famous royal family on the planet, but there are still plenty of other nobles out there. In total, there are who rule over a total of 43 countries around the world, including Japan, Spain, Swaziland, Bhutan, Thailand, Monaco, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Liechtenstein.
• 42 California is home to the "Artichoke Capital of the World." 42 California is home to the "Artichoke Capital of the World." Shutterstock Castroville is a rural town in California that (and other vegetable crops), thanks to the fact that the area enjoys ideal weather year round. Because of this, it grows 99.9% of all commercially grown artichokes and has even been nicknamed the "Artichoke Capital of the World."
• 43 All giant pandas in zoos around the world are on loan from China. 43 All giant pandas in zoos around the world are on loan from China. Shutterstock The panda at your local zoo may look like it's at home in its cozy sanctuary. But unless you live in China, the pandas that you're seeing are just visiting. That's because every one of the gentle giants in zoos around the world are on loan from China. Yes, they're technically the , according to Vox.
• 44 The "most typical human" fits this description. 44 The "most typical human" fits this description. Shutterstock According to a study developed for National Geographic in 2011, is right-handed, makes less than $12,000 per year, has a mobile phone, and doesn't have a bank account.
• 45 Canada has 9% of the world's forests. 45 Canada has 9% of the world's forests. MORENO01/ShutterstockOur neighbors to the north boast 396.9-million hectares of forests, or 9% of all of the forest area in the entire world, according to .
• 46 The red-billed quelea is the most common bird on Earth. 46 The red-billed quelea is the most common bird on Earth. Linn Currie/ShutterstockThere may not be any red-billed queleas in your neighborhood, but that's not because there aren't an abundance of them. These birds, which live in sub-Saharan Africa, are considered agricultural pests because their massive flocks can obliterate entire crops. Although their numbers fluctuate, there are around 1 to 10 billion queleas, which leads scientists to believe that there are more of them than , according to Audobon.
• 47 There's a website that tracks the world's population in real time. 47 There's a website that tracks the world's population in real time. Shutterstock As of 2021, the overall human population is estimated to be more than 7.8 billion people. And if you want to watch that increase in real time, you can tune into the , which shows the upticks and downticks as babies are born and people die. You can also see the current populations of different countries.
• 48 More people speak Mandarin Chinese than any other language. 48 More people speak Mandarin Chinese than any other language. Shutterstock With around 950 million native speakers and an additional 200 million people speaking Mandarin Chinese as a second language, it's the in the world.
• 49 Around one in every 200 men are direct descendants of Genghis Khan. 49 Around one in every 200 men are direct descendants of Genghis Khan. Shutterstock During his lifetime between 1162 and 1227, Genghis Khan fathered countless children. And while we may never know exactly how many offspring the leader of the Mongol Empire had, scientists now believe that around 1 in every 200 men—AKA 16 million people—are .
• 50 Copenhagen is the most bike-friendly city in the world. 50 Copenhagen is the most bike-friendly city in the world. Shutterstock Many cities around the world are trying to figure out how to accommodate cyclists and encourage more residents to use the environmentally friendly mode of transportation. That's why Copenhagen has become such a role model; according to Wired, it's the .
• 51 There are 41 countries that recognize sign language as an official language. 51 There are 41 countries that recognize sign language as an official language. Shutterstock There are estimated to be 72 million deaf people around the world. There are also about 300 different —including American Sign Language and International Sign Language—as well as 41 countries that recognize them as an official language.
• 52 The global adult literacy rate is around 86%. 52 The global adult literacy rate is around 86%. Dragana Gordic/ShutterstockWith each generation that passes, more and more people are , according to UNESCO. These days, around 86% of adults around the world are able to enjoy a book on their own. UNESCO also explained that their data shows "remarkable improvement among youth in terms of reading and writing skills and a steady reduction in gender gaps."
• 53 Facebook has more users than the population of the U.S., China, and Brazil combined. 53 Facebook has more users than the population of the U.S., China, and Brazil combined. Shutterstock Do you use Facebook? If you don't, you're among a number that gets increasingly smaller every day. In fact, 2 billion active users have an account on the social media platform, which is more than the population of the United States, China, and Brazil combined. Facebook's co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg , saying, "We're making progress connecting the world, and now let's bring the world closer together."
• 54 There are only two countries with names that begin with "The." 54 There are only two countries with names that begin with "The." GGAM/ShutterstockYou might find yourself saying "the" before various countries and place names when referring to them, thanks to grammar and common pronunciation, which is why we say the United States or the Maldives. However, only formally include "the" in their names.
• 56 The oceans contain almost 200,000 different viruses. 56 The oceans contain almost 200,000 different viruses. Shutterstock The next time you feel like taking a dip in the big blue ocean, you might not want to think about the fact that the seemingly pristine water is home to almost 200,000 different kinds of viruses. While this may sound scary, Matthew Sullivan, a microbiologist at the Ohio State University, , "Having that road map [of what viruses exist] helps us do a lot of the things we'd be interested in to better understand the ocean and, I hate to say it, but maybe to have to engineer the ocean at some point to combat climate change."
• 57 New Zealanders have more pets per household than any other country. 57 New Zealanders have more pets per household than any other country. Shutterstock People who live in New Zealand seem to love having at least one animal companion around. That's why 68% of households in the country , which is more than any other nation in the world. Americans also happen to love furry friends, which is why more than half of all U.S. homes have either a dog or cat (or both).
• 58 Tokyo is the world's largest city with 37 million inhabitants. 58 Tokyo is the world's largest city with 37 million inhabitants. Shutterstock Tokyo is a booming city—not only by Japanese standards, but also compared to cities around the world. With around 37 million people living in Tokyo, it's the world's largest city when it comes to population size, according to Reuters. The next largest city is Delhi, India, (population 29 million) and Shanghai, China (population 26 million).
• 59 Interpol was founded in 1914 when legal professionals from 24 countries got together to discuss catching fugitives. 59 Interpol was founded in 1914 when legal professionals from 24 countries got together to discuss catching fugitives. Shutterstock These days, (or the International Criminal Police Organization) may be well-known for tracking down outlaws around the world. But the group dates all the way back to 1914 when the International Criminal Police Congress was held in Monaco. That meeting saw police and judicial representatives from 24 countries get together with the goal of improving contacts between police forces in different countries in order to increase the effectiveness of international investigations.
• 60 Nearly two people die each second. 60 Nearly two people die each second. Shutterstock While four babies are born on Earth every second, it's estimated that around at the same time. That means that 105 people die each minute, 6,316 people die each hour, 151,600 people die each day, and 55.3 million people die each year. Sorry, folks—not all interesting facts are fun! Desirée O Desirée O is a freelance writer who covers lifestyle, food, and nutrition news among other topics. Filed Under • Read This Next 65 Weird Facts You Won't Believe Are True This weird trivia you didn't know about the world will blow you away. March 24, 2021 175 Random Fun Facts That Will Surprise You These fun facts about everything from the cosmos to the inner workings of your body will blow your mind. March 19, 2021 35 Fast Facts for When You're Bored These quick trivia tidbits will help you kill your boredom and impress your friends. May 4, 2020 Latest News Culture

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9 hours ago Check out the list of 100 amazing facts from around the world: 100. Until 1986 you didn’t even have to buy property in Alaska. You could build a house and it will be yours. 99. There is an Island called Just Enough Room where there’s just enough room for a tree and a house. 98. Metallica is the first band to have played on all continents. 97.
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6 hours ago ★ World facts ★ Sports facts ★ Science facts ★ Business facts ★ Human facts ★ Food facts ★ Animals facts ★ Bird facts Salient Features of this app - ★ Quick intelligent search. ★ Lots of 'Amazing Facts' category in only one App. ★ 100% free & secure app. ★ Add your cool facts to Favorite List. ★ Share facts with other ...
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9 hours ago One of the interesting facts about Australia is that Australia is the biggest island and the smallest continent in the world. Australia is the only nation to govern an entire continent and its outlying islands. The mainland is the largest …

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