During WWII, the Japanese Bombed China with fleas and other insects with the Bubonic Plague (Black Death) creating massive epidemic outbreaks.

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Fireworks were originally invented in 7th century China, where they were believed to ward off evil spirits.

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Since 1981, every Chinese citizen over 11 has been required to plant three to five trees per year.

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Dogs will sometimes fake being sick to get attention

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Twins can have different fathers - this phenomenon is called superfecundation.

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Firefighter suits can withstand temperatures up to 800 degrees.

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It is not uncommon for successful people to underestimate and devalue their own achievements, and even believe that their own success/competence/intelligence is fraudulent. This mindset is known as Impostor Syndrome.

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Nowadays the average high school kid today has the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the early 1950's.

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Shoes smell bad? Put them in the freezer overnight. It will kill the bacteria and get rid of the stink.

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The type of music you listen to affects the way you perceive the world.

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Hawaii is moving towards Japan 4 inches every year.

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A "hobo" is a person who travels and finds work. A "tramp" is someone who travels but mostly does not work. A "bum" is someone who neither travels nor works.

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When you experience excitement, your thoughts trigger the pituitary gland to tell the adrenal glands to release adrenaline. This pulls blood to your lungs and muscles (to activate your fight-or-flight response) and away from your stomach. Boom! There are your butterflies.

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The United States Constitution is the only constitution from the 18th century that's still in use.

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A person undergoes a complete renewal every 7 years.

The human body is constantly in motion: shedding and regrowing skin, renewing lungs, growing new hair.

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Victoria Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in the world, attracting thousands of tourists annually.

Its width is a whopping 1700 meters.

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Dolphins have their own names, and they recognize each other by these names.

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