Previous Facts

• 2026-04-29 — Until rubber's uses were discovered in 1770, pencil marks were erased using lumps of fresh bread.
• 2026-04-28 — Brazils, cashews, coconuts, peanuts and walnuts are not nuts. -> brazils, walnuts, and cashews are seeds. Coconuts are stone fruits like peaches. Peanuts are legumes
• 2026-04-27 — After pregnancy, a lot of women have permanently larger feet.
• 2026-04-24 — In the ancient Kush Empire of North Africa, a double chin was considered the height of beauty.
• 2026-04-23 — Saudi Arabia imports sand. -> Most of the sand they have is not suitable for building.
• 2026-04-22 — Dolphins can stay awake for 15 days at a time.
• 2026-04-21 — It is impossible to whistle in a spacesuit.
• 2026-04-20 — The Russian Olympic team arrived 12 days late for the 1908 London Olympics because they were still using the Julian Calendar.
• 2026-04-17 — Frank Beard is the only member of ZZ Top who doesn't have a beard.
• 2026-04-16 — Apricot kernels contain compounds that can release cyanide, and eating even a small number can be dangerous for children.