Footprints on the Moon
With no wind or water on the Moon, the astronauts' footprints could remain undisturbed for millions of years.
Feed your curiosity with surprising facts and a quick general knowledge quiz. Perfect for a coffee break or sharing with friends.
A handpicked mix of fascinating facts across our favorite topics.
With no wind or water on the Moon, the astronauts' footprints could remain undisturbed for millions of years.
Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third circulates it to the rest of the body.
Modern Olympic gold medals are mostly silver, finished with a thin layer of real gold on top.
People naturally copy the gestures and tone of those they like, a friendly habit called mirroring.
Botanically, bananas count as berries, while strawberries technically do not.
Light from the Sun travels about eight minutes before it reaches your eyes here on Earth.
Teaching began at the University of Oxford centuries before the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan was founded.
We are far more likely to laugh with others than alone — it's one of the brain's social signals.
Five quick questions to challenge your curiosity. See how many you can get right.
A few more bite-sized facts to brighten your day.
Honeybees can recognize human faces by learning the pattern of features, much like we do.
More than eighty percent of the ocean remains unmapped, unexplored and unseen by human eyes.
Your brain generates enough electrical activity to power a small light bulb while you're awake.
Butterflies taste with sensors on their feet, helping them find the right plants in an instant.