Do our lungs have taste buds?
Human lungs have taste receptors which are similar to the taste buds in your mouth and can detect bitter substances.
What was the original idea behind The Sims?
The Sims was originally designed as an architecture simulation, with the Sims there only to evaluate the houses. However, during development it …
Benito Mussolini’s other occupations
Benito Mussolini was an elementary school teacher before he went into politics. Apart from being a dictator he was also a journalist …
How is Valentine’s Day celebrated in Japan?
In Japan women give chocolates to men on Valentine’s Day and the men return the favor a month later by giving gifts …
How many countries featured Elvis on postage stamps?
Stamp of approval: Almost 70 countries have issued Elvis Presley postage stamps.
What is the most banned book of the decade?
The Harry Potter series is on top of the list of most banned/challenged books of the 21st century so far. You can …
How many years of peace were recorded in history?
It has been calculated that in the last 3,500 years, there have been just 230 years of peace throughout the civilized world.
Olympic art competitions
The Olympic Games used to include gold medals in categories such as architecture, city planning, sculpturing and statistics. Pierre de Coubertin, the …
What is the record for highest speed on skis?
The highest speed on skis (men’s category) ever recorded was 251.4 km/h (156.2 mph) by the Italian Simone Origone in Les Arcs, …
FBI gorilla
In 1993 the owner of a zoo in Mexico was arrested when he illegally purchased an FBI agent in a gorilla suit, …
