100 Fun Facts You'll Love to Know

Fun Facts

• Taking a 45-minute walk with your dog can burn 150 calories, and a slow-paced walk for 53 minutes can achieve the same result without a dog.

Animal Facts

• Guinea pigs are social animals and can feel lonely or depressed if left alone, which is a form of animal cruelty.
• Snakes can predict earthquakes from 75 miles away and even sense an earthquake five days before it occurs, often leaving their nests even in cold temperatures.
• Crows are excellent at recognizing people's faces and can remember people for a long time.

Historical Facts

• Before oranges arrived in England in the late 15th century, there was no word for the color orange; it was referred to as ġeolucrog (yellow-saffron) or ġeolurēad (yellow-red) depending on the shade.
• A tablet discovered in Iraq in 1976 contains jokes, including the world's oldest "your mom" joke, but the full meaning has been lost in translation.

Human Biology

• Goosebumps are a reaction to increased adrenaline, which is why humans get them when they're cold or emotional.

Holidays

• The tradition of putting a pillow on top of the fridge on May 29th originated from hanging a piece of cloth in a larder to bring luck, peace, and prosperity to the household.

Phobias

• Cherophobia is a phobia that causes people to avoid situations that others might classify as fun or joyful.

Science and Statistics

• One in ten Americans has a flawed understanding of basic science or where their food comes from, which is approximately 16.4 million adults.

Unique Facts

• Kangaroos use their tails for balance while hopping, and if their tail is elevated, they will lose balance and fall over.
• It is possible for kangaroos to move around without their tails, but it takes a long time for them to adjust, and they can only move small distances.