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Want to get smarter in less than 10 minutes? Then check the Daily Facts podcast that brings you interesting and surprising facts from around the world every day! Did you know that the longest recorded flight of a chicken lasted for 13 seconds? Or that there's a species of jellyfish that can essentially live forever? With the Daily Facts podcast, you'll learn something new and fascinating with every episode. Tune in daily and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.
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Daily Facts (16 Jan 2026)
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The tragic plane crash on February 3, 1959, resulted in the deaths of three rock 'n' roll stars: Buddy Holly, J P ‘The Big Bopper’ Richardson, and Ritchie Valens, marking the day as “The Day the Music Died.”
Natural Law maintains that certain moral laws transcend time, culture, and government, forming universal standards applicable to all mankind.
The uveal layer of the eye is the most common place for eye cancers to start.
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple admits over 500 student members every year.
Quentin Crisp came out as a gay man in 1931, during a time when any sign of homosexuality shocked public sensibilities.
The first humans to reach the Geographic South Pole were Norwegian Roald Amundsen and his party on December 14, 1911.
Rabindranath Tagore's song "Amar Sonar Bangla," which means "my golden Bengal," was chosen as the national anthem of Bangladesh, highlighting his deep cultural significance even among the country's predominantly Muslim population.
Brad Pitt's production company, Plan B Entertainment, produced "The Departed," which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2007.
Caroline of Ansbach was the queen consort of George II of England and had significant political influence over him until her death in 1737.
Brian Close is the youngest player to have won a Test cap for England, making his debut at the age of 18 in 1949.
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Daily Facts (15 Jan 2026)
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Christine Lagarde has been accused of "negligence by a person in a position of public authority" over a €400 million payout to a controversial tycoon while she was France's finance minister.
Bradford had a population of 13,064 in the early 1820s.
Portugal enjoys an average of more than 300 sunny days a year, making its winter season feel more like spring.
Developers are planning to build ultra-luxury condo towers along the Miami River, with units priced from $850,000 to $12 million, as part of a significant transformation of the area from a polluted industrial backwater to a sought-after waterfront destination.
James Herbert sold more than 50 million horror novels, making him one of the best-selling authors in the genre, second only to his friend Stephen King.
Matt Lucas and Kevin McGee are the first celebrity gay couple to separate following a civil partnership, potentially setting a precedent for gay "divorces."
Magwitch's identity evolves throughout Great Expectations as he transitions from a hardened criminal to a repentant sinner, illustrating the complex relationship between name and self-awareness.
Huey Lewis scored a perfect 800 on his math SATs.
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a disease caused by ticks
In 1633, Galileo Galilei was found vehemently suspected of heresy by the Holy Office for advocating the heliocentric model, which stated that the Earth moves and the Sun does not, contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church at the time.
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Daily Facts (14 Jan 2026)
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Germany's highest mountain is the Zugspitze, which reaches an elevation of 9,718 feet (2,962 meters).
The Guianas represent the most intact rainforest on the planet, encompassing one of the highest biodiversity regions in the world.
The world famous Glasgow Willow Tea Rooms were designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904.
Today, Gaborone is a continually-growing city that is home to over 400,000 people, compared to being a dusty one-horse town fifty years ago.
Three Men in a Boat, published in 1889, remains popular for its humor, showcasing the enduring appeal of British wit nearly 130 years later.
Scrooge's transformation occurs after he is visited by three ghosts, leading him to change from a mean, greedy man to someone who embraces the spirit of Christmas.
Taylor Milne, a two-time Olympian, is competing in the 3,000-metre steeplechase at the 2016 Summer Olympics after previously participating in the 1,500-metre event at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
Charles I was executed on 30 January 1649 after being found guilty of treason, marking the first time a reigning monarch was tried and executed by his own government.
The overall size of a High School Basketball court is typically 84 feet long and 50 feet wide.
The GEICO gecko, created in 1999, was developed due to a Screen Actors Guild strike that prevented the use of live actors in commercials.
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Daily Facts (13 Jan 2026)
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Hydrocodone-acetaminophen may cause very serious side effects, including slow or shallow breathing, and is not recommended for children younger than 6 years.
There are only five living monotreme species: the duck-billed platypus and four species of echidna, all of which are found only in Australia and New Guinea.
A catalyst is a substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
Shakespeare explores three distinct father-child relationships in The Merchant of Venice, illustrating varying degrees of loyalty and conflict, with Portia being obedient to her controlling father's wishes while Jessica betrays her father Shylock by eloping and stealing from him.
On New Year's Day 1946, Emperor Hirohito renounced the belief in his divine status, stating that the ties between him and the Japanese people were based on mutual trust rather than legends and myths.
The Gordian knot was an intricate knot tied by King Gordius of Phrygia, which Alexander the Great cut with his sword after hearing an oracle's prophecy that the one who could undo it would become the next ruler of Asia.
Anna Sewell wrote the children's novel "Black Beauty" in her fifties and sold it for GBP20, but she did not live to see its success.
In December 1952, a double-decker bus made a split-second decision to accelerate and clear a 3 ft gap as Tower Bridge began to rise, resulting in no serious injuries.
Alan Shearer holds the record for the most goals in the Barclays Premier League, with a total of 260 goals, which is 73 goals more than the second-highest scorer, Andy Cole.
The world's only two airworthy WWII Lancaster bombers flew together over Britain for the first time in 50 years.
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Daily Facts (12 Jan 2026)
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Most of an atom’s mass is concentrated in its nucleus, which is about 10^-5 angstroms in radius compared to the overall size of the atom, which is around 1 to 2.5 angstroms.
Amphitrite was one of the fifty Nereids, daughters of Nereus and Doris, and the wife of Poseidon, with whom she had a son named Triton, a merman.
Alice in Wonderland was originally released by Walt Disney Pictures on July 28, 1951, and despite receiving hostile reviews at the time, it later became one of the most popular and commercially successful Disney films of all time.
The original Avengers theme was a jazz standard by Johnny Dankworth, and a novelty single titled "Kinky Boots" featuring Patrick MacNee and Honor Blackman wasn't a success until it was re-released in 1990, reaching the fifth spot in the charts.
Brett Anderson's debut band Suede hit number one on the U.K. charts in 1993, achieving instant fame by combining Morrissey's homoerotic posturing with Bowie's glam theatrics.
The Golden Rose television festival has moved to Lucerne after 43 years in Montreux and is honoring the late Sir Peter Ustinov for his 35 years of humanitarian work.
Squash was invented in Harrow school around 1830, when pupils discovered that a punctured Rackets ball, which "squashed" on impact with the wall, created a game requiring greater effort and variety of shots.
The Guy Fawkes horses are the only wild horses in Australia with heritage status, being descendants of the country's cavalry horses.
eBay.com started as an auction site in September of 1995 under the name AuctionWeb.
Pink's collaboration on the 2002 Moulin Rouge soundtrack with Christina Aguilera, Mya, and Lil' Kim for the remake of "Lady Marmalade" significantly contributed to her rise to pop superstardom.
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Daily Facts (30 Dec 2025)
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The 1983 2p coin with 'New Pence' on the reverse is extremely rare, with the odds of finding one being over 1 in 14,000,000 due to all 1983 coins being issued only in special sets and not for general circulation.
Duke Kahanamoku is generally regarded as having introduced surfboarding to the West around 1912.
After severe flooding in Tbilisi, Georgia, dangerous animals including lions, tigers, and a hippopotamus escaped from the zoo, prompting a big-game hunt and warnings for residents to stay indoors.
The River Trent is the UK’s third longest river and is historically regarded as one of the finest fishing rivers in Britain.
Team GB finished third in the Olympic medal table at London 2012, achieving a total of 65 medals, surpassing their previous total of 47 at the 2008 Beijing Games.
The film "10,000 BC" features photorealistic depictions of three extinct animals: woolly mammoths, giant flightless birds resembling New Zealand Moas, and a saber-toothed tiger.
Yemen was formally unified as the Republic of Yemen in 1990 after the merger of the Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen) and the Marxist-dominated People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen).
Clarence the Cross-eyed Lion was born with a cross-eyed condition, which inspired the creation of the MGM feature film and the TV series Daktari.
The Angel of the North is a notable public art sculpture created by British sculptor Antony Mark David Gormley.
The Guadalquivir River drains an area of 22,318 square miles (57,803 square km) and is home to one of the richest and most varied areas of plant and animal life in Europe.
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Daily Facts (29 Dec 2025)
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Just by recycling one aluminum can, enough energy would be saved to have a TV run for three hours.
Dorothy Squires was the highest paid female singer in the UK after working on the BBC radio show Variety Bandbox in the immediate post-war period.
Jim Jefferies first achieved international popularity after being attacked onstage while performing at the Manchester Comedy Store.
The effective date of the Military Munitions Rule was 12 August 1997.
In 2003, a constitutional referendum in Liechtenstein granted the monarchy sweeping new powers, including the ability to veto parliamentary decisions and dismiss the government.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the third largest country in Africa and was formerly known as Zaire from 1971 to 1997.
In 1928, Singer was Britain's third largest car maker after Austin and Morris.
Sir Walter Raleigh was executed on 29th October, 1618, after being imprisoned for treason and betrayed by a supposed fellow prisoner.
Marlon Brando's only foray into directing resulted in "One-Eyed Jacks," often described by Martin Scorsese as his favorite Western.
Zeus was raised in secret by several figures, including the goat Amalthea and the nymph Adamanthea, who hid him from his father Cronus by suspending him from a tree.
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Daily Facts (28 Dec 2025)
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The octagonal dome of Florence Cathedral was constructed without using a temporary wooden supporting frame, making it higher and wider than any previously built dome.
Earth is the only planet not named after a Roman god or goddess, deriving its name from Old English and Germanic words meaning “ground.”
Woody Allen expressed a desire to avoid being present at the moment of his own death.
The slogan for Sara Lee, "Nobody doesn't like Sara Lee," was changed from "Nobody does it like Sara Lee" to avoid a potential double-entendre that could portray the brand's namesake as having sexual connotations.
The Great Spotted Woodpecker's population in Britain has increased by over 350% since the 1970s, with an estimated current population of over 50,000 pairs.
The London Underground is the world's oldest underground railway and the oldest rapid transit system, having opened its first line, the Metropolitan Railway, on January 10, 1863.
Fibrous connective tissue consists mainly of collagen, a protein known for providing strength and stability, and plays a crucial role in supporting and absorbing shock for our bones and organs.
Indonesia is comprised of approximately 17,000 islands, more than 6,000 of which are inhabited.
The Pope only exercises infallibility on rare occasions, specifically when a decision is binding on the whole Church, pertains to matters of faith or morals, and is intended to teach.
The word "sushi" was found in a Chinese dictionary around 200 A.D. and was first introduced in Japan in the 7th century A.D.
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Daily Facts (27 Dec 2025)
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Harold Holt is the third Prime Minister of Australia to die in office, officially pronounced dead after drowning at sea in December 1967.
Mount Kosciuszko, at 2,228 metres (7,310 ft), is the highest mountain in mainland Australia and was named in 1840 by Polish explorer Paul Edmund Strzelecki in honor of the Polish national hero General Tadeusz Kościuszko.
McDonald’s serves products in over 117 countries, feeding millions of customers every day.
Francisco de Goya created “The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters” as part of his “Los Caprichos” series, which served as scathing critiques of human errors and vices, risking his position as royal painter and facing potential banishment from the court and the Inquisition.
The Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862, was a much-needed Union victory that turned back Lee’s invasion of Maryland and led indirectly to the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Mattel is known for iconic toys such as Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots and UNO.
A true museum piece, this uchikake (wedding kimono) features satin silk and refined embroidery typical of the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Magnesium is the eighth most abundant element in the Earth's crust, constituting about 2% of its weight, and it is the third most plentiful element dissolved in seawater.
Fraternal polyandry, where multiple brothers marry a single woman, is practiced among the Nyinba people of northwestern Nepal, with virtually all brothers remaining in intact polyandrous marriages throughout their lives.
Nike takes its name from the Greek goddess of victory.
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Daily Facts (26 Dec 2025)
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"Digger" refers to an Australian soldier, especially one who served in World War I.
Yo-Yo Ma's collaboration with Ennio Morricone on the album "Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone" features adaptations of Morricone's music that are uniquely created and conducted by Morricone himself.
Gideon served as a judge for 40 years and led the Israelites in defeating the Midianites, who had oppressed them for seven years.
The film features a cast of notable actors including Ray Winstone, Ian McShane, John Hurt, Tom Wilkinson, and Stephen Dillane, who portray East End villains gathered at a safehouse to deal with a betrayal involving one of their wives.
The inaugural South Africa tour in 1906 coined the nickname "Springboks" for the South African rugby team, which won 26 out of 29 matches during the tour.
The "Saw" franchise has grossed over $848 million at the box office worldwide.
The South African Krugerrand, first produced in 1967, was responsible for 90 percent of the global market for gold coins by 1980.
The film "Ordinary People" explores the emotional complexities of a family dealing with the aftermath of a son's tragic death, revealing deep-seated issues of love and self-worth among its characters.
From 1 May 1876, Queen Victoria used the additional title of Empress of India.
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, built in the 15th century, is the oldest covered market in the world, covering an area of 54,653 square meters and housing over 4,000 shops.
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Daily Facts (25 Dec 2025)
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The term "first-class cricket" was formally defined by the Imperial Cricket Conference (ICC) in May 1947 as a match of three or more days duration between two sides of eleven players officially adjudged first-class.
Harold Pinter's estate is managed by Lady Antonia Fraser Pinter, who must be contacted through Judy Daish Associates for permissions regarding the use of his work.
Alexander McCall Smith has written and contributed to more than 100 books, including specialist academic titles, short story collections, and numerous popular children’s books.
Pinetop Smith's 1928 recording of "Pine Top's Boogie Woogie" helped popularize the boogie-woogie style and gave it its name.
Many famous rappers use stage names that differ significantly from their real names, such as Eminem being Marshall Mathers, Jay Z being Shawn Carter, and Drake being Aubrey Graham.
Bonobos, which are found in only one ecosystem in Congo DR, have seen their population decline from an estimated 50,000 to as few as 10,000 due to years of civil war, making them the most likely great ape species to become extinct without urgent action.
Sarcoidosis is a chronic disease of unknown cause characterized by the formation of nodules resembling true tubercles, especially in the lymph nodes, lungs, bones, and skin.
SOS was first adopted as the international Morse code distress signal by the German government in radio regulations effective April 1, 1905, and became the worldwide standard at the second International Radiotelegraphic Convention in 1906.
In 1885, the Métis people of Saskatchewan staged the North-West Rebellion in response to the Canadian government's refusal to address their grievances, but they were quickly defeated by Canadian militia.
Neil Armstrong holds the distinction of being the first man to walk on the moon.
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Daily Facts (24 Dec 2025)
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"Brut" refers to the driest category of Champagne, with "brut natural" being the driest option that contains no added sugar.
The Northern Cape Province of South Africa is renowned for its remarkable transformation in spring when the desert blossoms into a mass of colorful flowers.
The name for Ivory Soap was inspired by a verse from the Bible. Harley Proctor got though of the name when the minister read from Psalms 45:8, "All thy garments smell of myrrh and aloes and cassia, out of the ivory palaces whereby they have made thee glad."
Mulhacen is the highest mountain in mainland Spain, standing at 3482 meters.
The 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City marked the debut of drug testing in the Olympics.
Benjamin Franklin invented bifocal glasses and organized the first successful American lending library.
The Roman Empire comprised territories that are now part of several modern-day countries, including Portugal.
Mike Tyson infamously bit off a part of Evander Holyfield's ear during a boxing match.
William Wallace was murdered in Smithfield, London on 23rd August 1305 after being denied a defense in his trial for treason.
The abductor muscles, primarily located around the hip area, play a crucial role in moving the body away from its sagittal plane and are essential for performing any physical activity.
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Daily Facts (23 Dec 2025)
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Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's book "On Death and Dying," first published in 1969, has had a lasting impact on the understanding of the emotional experiences of dying, emphasizing the importance of listening to what the dying have to teach us about their needs.
The Pantheon in Rome features a dome with a central opening (oculus) that allows natural light to illuminate the interior, creating a unique ambient lighting effect.
More than a third of all corporations listed by the New York Stock Exchange are incorporated in Delaware.
The land of Nod, where Cain settled after being banished, is derived from the Hebrew word for "wandering," reflecting his restless and unsettled condition.
Ingrid Bergman was a three-time Academy Award-winning actress who won the Tony Award for Best Actress at the first Tony Award ceremony in 1947.
"Oklahoma" features the iconic line, "Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain."
The Douaumont ossuary in France contains the remains of more than 130,000 French and German soldiers who fell at the Battle of Verdun during World War I.
The humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, also known as the reef triggerfish, is the state fish of Hawai’i and is often considered the longest word in the Hawaiian language.
The components of the Halal industry include food, non-food (pharmaceutical and cosmetics), and services (logistics, banking, and tourism).
The phrase "mad as a hatter," famously associated with Lewis Carroll's character the Mad Hatter, originated from the toxic effects of mercury exposure on hatmakers during the Industrial Revolution.
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Daily Facts (22 Dec 2025)
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Shaznay Lewis was the principal songwriter for All Saints, and as a result, she now receives the lion's share of the royalties from their music.
"Terms of Endearment won five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Shirley MacLaine."
The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-95 marked the beginning of Japan's rise as a global power, leading to the end of China's imperial rule and a significant shift in the balance of power in Asia.
"I Will Survive" was originally released as the B-side to a cover of the Righteous Brothers' song "Substitute" but became a worldwide hit after disc jockeys played the B-side instead.
The 1973 version of "Apache" by the Incredible Bongo Band has been called "hip-hop’s national anthem" due to its extensive sampling in hip-hop, rap, and dance tracks since the 1980s.
The 2010 Chile earthquake, with a magnitude of 8.8, ranks as the sixth largest earthquake ever recorded by a seismograph.
Lassie is recognized as the ultimate famous TV dog name from a long-running TV show.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters is located at two addresses in Washington, D.C.: 700 19th Street, N.W., and 1900 Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Sfumato is a painting technique characterized by the absence of harsh outlines, allowing areas to blend into one another through minuscule brushstrokes for a more realistic depiction of light and color.
The Rainbow Warrior, a Greenpeace ship, was sunk by French agents in Auckland harbor in 1985, resulting in the drowning of a Dutch photographer and a significant international incident.
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Daily Facts (21 Dec 2025)
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Fifteen of the nineteen hijackers involved in the September 11 attacks were confirmed to be Saudi citizens.
The identity of The Blue Boy was unknown for nearly two centuries, but art historians now recognize him as Jonathan Buttall, the son of a hardware merchant and friend of the artist.
Compeyson, a character in Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations," is described as a cold, selfish con artist who left Miss Havisham at the altar and consistently used others, including Magwitch, to do his dirty work.
Turpentine oil is classified according to its production method, with sulfate turpentine being a by-product of the kraft process used in making kraft paper.
The beverage originally called Brad's Drink is now known as Pepsi.
An equilateral triangle has three congruent sides and three congruent angles.
The story of the Great Race in Chinese mythology explains that the Rat finished first in the Zodiac by tricking the Ox, which was carrying him and the Cat, causing the Cat to fall into the river and lose the race.
In 1993, a United States team was admitted into the MacRobertson Shield tournament, marking the first time the competition included teams from outside Australia, England, and New Zealand.
Joseph Conrad chose to write his first novel, "Almayer's Folly," in English, despite it being his third language.
Ice hockey has been an Olympic sport since 1920 when it was part of the Summer Games program, and it became part of the Winter Olympics in 1924.
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Daily Facts (20 Dec 2025)
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The word "banzai" literally means ‘ten thousand years (of life to you)’ in Japanese.
The lavvu, used by the Sami people, has a design that allows it to be stable in high winds without needing stakes or guy-wires for support.
Brewing in Bury St. Edmunds dates back to at least 1086, as recorded in the Domesday Book, making it a site of continuous ale production for nearly 1,000 years.
The Victoria Cross is the UK's highest military award for bravery and has been awarded posthumously since 1902.
The oldest inhabited house in Scotland is the Traquair Castle. The castle has had 27 kings as visitors
John Wayne Airport, also known as SNA, is the only commercial service airport in Orange County, California, and it serves nearly ten million passengers annually.
The MOSE project, the largest public works project in Italian history, involves the construction of 78 mobile floodgates designed to protect Venice from rising sea levels and increased flooding, with costs currently estimated at $7 billion.
Joseph was given a colorful coat by his father Jacob, which incited jealousy among his brothers.
The first steam-powered machine, called the “miner’s friend,” was built in 1698 by English engineer Thomas Savery to pump water from flooded mines.
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Daily Facts (19 Dec 2025)
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Robert Zemeckis won the Oscar, Golden Globe, and a Director’s Guild of America Award for Best Director for the hugely successful film "Forrest Gump."
Justin Rose became the first Englishman in 43 years to win the U.S. Open, finishing with a score of 1-over 281 at Merion Golf Club.
Apollo was born on the rocky island of Delos after his mother Leto endured nine days of labor, aided by his twin sister Artemis and the goddess of childbirth, Ilithyia, who was brought to Leto by bribing the messenger Iris with a golden necklace.
The standard tuning for a guitar from low to high is E-A-D-G-B-E.
André Courrèges, a visionary fashion designer, introduced the iconic mini skirt and the revolutionary "Go-Go" Boot, significantly influencing women's fashion in the 1960s.
BBC1's detective drama New Tricks has been cancelled after 12 years and 12 series on air.
Francis Ford Coppola has two famous relatives in the film industry: his daughter Sofia Coppola, an Academy Award-winning writer and director, and his nephew Nicolas Cage, an Academy Award-winning actor.
Clayton Moore is the only person to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame that includes both his name and the character he was famous for playing, which reads, "Clayton Moore, The Lone Ranger."
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the second-longest running Thanksgiving parade in America.
Ingrid Bergman won her third Oscar for her performance as an African missionary in "Murder on the Orient Express."
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Daily Facts (18 Dec 2025)
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The ostrich is the tallest of any bird, capable of reaching heights up to 9 feet, and it can run at speeds of up to 40 mph.
John Buchan wrote his best-known book, The Thirty-Nine Steps, while recovering from illness in 1914, and it was published in 1915 as his 27th book.
Adela of Normandy was the daughter of William the Conqueror and played a significant role in English history, as her son Stephen seized the crown of England, leading to a protracted civil war.
Pawns are the only pieces in chess that capture differently than they move, allowing them to capture an enemy piece diagonally while moving straight forward.
Correction fluid, originally called Mistake Out, was invented in 1951 by Bette Nesmith Graham, who was the mother of Michael Nesmith from the Monkees.
Australia II's victory in the America's Cup on September 26, 1983, ended a 132-year winning streak for the USA, marking the first time a challenger had won the Cup since its inception in 1851.
The zodiacal constellation Leo represents the Nemean Lion, which had impenetrable skin that Hercules defeated by wrestling and strangling it.
The Mushroom Kingdom is the largest kingdom in the Mushroom World and serves as the setting for numerous games in the Mario series.
Phar Lap's heart weighed 6.2 kg, which is almost double the size of a normal horse's heart, weighing 3.2 kg.
Argentina is composed of 23 different provinces, each with its own government and laws, while the capital city, Buenos Aires, has a population of approximately 3.1 million inhabitants.
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Daily Facts (17 Dec 2025)
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The silent treatment is considered one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse in relationships, indicating its destructive impact on communication and connection.
Alexander the Great used novel tactics and new kinds of armed forces to conquer the Persian Empire, transforming the Mediterranean into a more unified world of economic and cultural exchange.
Prince Charles was formally invested as Prince of Wales in a ceremony at Caernarfon Castle in 1969.
The hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth, 70.7 degrees Celsius (159.3 degrees Fahrenheit), was measured in the Lut Desert in Iran by a NASA satellite in 2005.
Queen Caroline of Brunswick became nearly as well known for her promiscuity as her husband, King George IV, highlighting a scandalous marriage that brought Britain to the brink of revolution.
Claude Debussy is recognized as the creator of impressionism in music.
The Enlightenment is characterized by a belief in the potential of human reason to solve societal problems through education and scientific progress, marking a shift from centuries of perceived darkness and ignorance.
Tata Group bought Jaguar Land Rover in 2008 during the global financial crisis, but managed to turn the company around within three years, achieving a profit of £1.1 billion in 2011, equivalent to the amount paid for the acquisition.
There are about 2,838 named species of damselflies worldwide, with an estimated 500 to 1,500 species that are still unnamed.
Netball is reportedly played by over 20 million people in more than 70 countries.
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Daily Facts (16 Dec 2025)
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Pittsburgh International Airport is ranked 8th out of the 10 best airports in the U.S. by Conde Nast Travelers: Readers' Choice Awards.
The first composer to write music for the glockenspiel in an orchestra was Georg Friedrich Handel, who included it in his oratorio Saul in 1738.
Fred Goodwin is the 35th person to have forfeited an honour since 1995.
Dresden china, despite its name, was actually produced in Meissen, not Dresden.
The Linotype machine, originally designed for newspaper operations, cast whole lines of type at once, requiring the resetting and recasting of entire lines for typographic corrections.
Al Pacino is an Academy Award-, Golden Globe-, Tony-, BAFTA-, Emmy- and SAG award-winning actor, widely considered one of the greatest and most influential actors of all time.
Jesse Ventura was elected governor of Minnesota in 1998 by a margin of 3 percentage points over the second-place candidate, despite being a former professional wrestler with no prior political experience.
Uranus was castrated by his son Cronus, leading to the birth of various mythological beings, including Aphrodite.
The Battle of Naseby, fought on June 14, 1645, resulted in approximately 1,000 Royalist casualties and 5,000 captured, marking a turning point in the English Civil War.
Rudolph Valentino was jailed on charges of bigamy after marrying Natacha Rambova while his divorce from his first wife, Jean Acker, had not been finalized.
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