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Who was the original intended recipient of the Beatles' song 'Hey Jude'?
Who was the original intended recipient of the Beatles' song 'Hey Jude'?
Julian Lennon, John Lennon's son
What was the original title of the popular TV show 'Friends'?
What was the original title of the popular TV show 'Friends'?
Insomnia Cafe
What is Pluto classified as today, rather than a planet?
What is Pluto classified as today, rather than a planet?
A dwarf planet
How many different scents can the human nose detect?
How many different scents can the human nose detect?
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Which country has the most islands?
Which country has the most islands?
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What is the highest mountain peak in the solar system?
What is the highest mountain peak in the solar system?
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What is the longest mountain range in the world?
What is the longest mountain range in the world?
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What is the city with the highest population density?
What is the city with the highest population density?
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Which city has the most billionaires?
Which city has the most billionaires?
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How long did the shortest war in history last?
How long did the shortest war in history last?
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Study Notes
Pop Culture
Music
- The Beatles' song "Hey Jude" was originally written for Julian Lennon, John Lennon's son, during his parents' divorce.
- Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is the first music video to be added to the National Film Registry.
Movies
- The famous line "I'll be back" was ad-libbed by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie Terminator.
- The movie "The Shawshank Redemption" was initially a box office failure, but became a cult classic after its DVD release.
TV
- The popular TV show "Friends" was originally going to be called "Insomnia Cafe".
- The TV show "Game of Thrones" has the highest number of Emmy Awards won by a single show, with 38 wins.
Science
Space
- Pluto is no longer considered a planet, but is now classified as a dwarf planet.
- The largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter, has a storm that has been raging for over 300 years.
Human Body
- The human nose can detect over 1 trillion different scents.
- The shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896, and lasted only 38 minutes.
Animals
- Butterflies taste with their feet.
- The longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds.
Geography
Countries
- The country with the most islands is Sweden, with over 221,800 islands.
- The country with the longest coastline is Canada, with a total length of over 243,000 km.
Mountains
- The highest mountain peak in the solar system is Olympus Mons on Mars, which is around 3 times the height of Mount Everest.
- The Andes mountain range is the longest mountain range in the world, stretching over 7,000 km.
Cities
- The city with the highest population density is Manila, Philippines, with over 46,000 people per square kilometer.
- The city with the most billionaires is New York City, with over 100 billionaires.
Pop Culture
Music
- "Hey Jude" by The Beatles was written for Julian Lennon during his parents' divorce
- Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is the first music video added to the National Film Registry
Movies
- Arnold Schwarzenegger ad-libbed the famous line "I'll be back" in the movie Terminator
- The movie "The Shawshank Redemption" was initially a box office failure but became a cult classic after its DVD release
TV
- The original title of the popular TV show "Friends" was "Insomnia Cafe"
- "Game of Thrones" holds the record for the most Emmy Awards won by a single show with 38 wins
Science
Space
- Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet, not a planet
- Jupiter's storm has been raging for over 300 years
Human Body
- The human nose can detect over 1 trillion different scents
- The shortest war in history lasted 38 minutes and was fought between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896
Animals
- Butterflies use their feet to taste
- The longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds
Geography
Countries
- Sweden has the most islands with over 221,800
- Canada has the longest coastline with a total length of over 243,000 km
Mountains
- Olympus Mons on Mars is the highest mountain peak in the solar system, three times the height of Mount Everest
- The Andes mountain range is the longest in the world, stretching over 7,000 km
Cities
- Manila, Philippines has the highest population density with over 46,000 people per square kilometer
- New York City has the most billionaires with over 100
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Test your knowledge of interesting facts about music, movies, and TV shows. From The Beatles to Terminator, see how much you know about these pop culture icons.
