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SKIP TO NOMINATIONS

Instructions

Did you know? (DYK) entries are interesting facts that many people may not know. On this page possible entries are listed and members of the DYK project assess the nominations for the DYK section. DYKs are listed on the Main Page.

How to enter a DYK

List articles on this page under the Nominations area, below. The newest nominations go at the top. If you would like to make a nomination, you should read the rules below.

If there is a picture that you would like to see used with your nomination, please add it with your nomination as shown below. Any user may nominate a DYK suggestion.

Rules

Only one article can be nominated for a Did You Know hook.
- This does not mean there can only be one link in the hook. It means the hook is to feature one article.
- This main article is the link which is in bold. This article must meet the DYK rules.
- Any other links in the hook are minor links.
Information presented in any article nominated for DYK should be verifiable and unbiased. There must be a citation of a credible source to support the fact contained in the hook.
- Articles that are tagged for bias with {{NPOV}} or for lack of accuracy with {{Disputed}} are not suitable for DYK.
- Articles where facts are questioned with {{fact}} tags may not be suitable.
The article linked should be easy to read.
- The article should not be tagged as {{complex}}.
- It should comply with the guideline on writing Simple English articles.
- If possible, readability tests, such as this, should indicate a U.S. grade level of no greater than Grade 8 on (most) scores.
- There should be no red linked categories or red linked templates.
Articles nominated for DYK should not be too short.
- Three-sentence stubs are not suitable.
- The text of the article must be at least 800 characters. The number of characters can be measured with this tool.
The hook used to encourage people to read the article should be interesting to read. Information mentioned in the hook should be in the article text (not in a footnote, or in a linked reference, or in an infobox).
- Whether a hook is not interesting should not be a matter for only one reviewer to decide. The first reviewer marks as {{DYKalmost}} if they feel the hook is not sufficiently interesting, with wording like "Is there a more interesting hook?". If 2 assessors (including the initial one) agree that the hook is uninteresting and no alternative has been put forward, the nomination is rejected with {{DYKno}} and advice to the nominator that "2 reviewers feel that this hook is not interesting, please suggest an alternative hook."
- Articles may be re-nominated, but a different hook must be chosen. Also, two different hooks of the same article should not be added to the same update or updates that follow each other.
DYKs should not be very good articles (VGA) or good articles (GA) as they already get their own spotlight on the Main Page as the "Selected very good article" and “Selected good article”.

Proposed facts should	*Suggested facts (also known as hooks) should be*	Suggested pictures should be
Have in-line citations	Interesting	From Wikimedia Commons
Articles on living people must be carefully checked to make sure that no unsourced negative information is in the article	Short (less than about 200 characters, including spaces)	Small (110x110px)^[1]
Articles with good references and citations are needed.	Neutral	Already in the article

↑ Formatting for pictures is: [[File:image name |right|110x110px]] and placed above the suggested fact.

Editors may only nominate up to four hooks at any one time. If more nominations are desired, existing nominations must either be removed, promoted to one of the DYK queues or placed in the holding area.
Hooks cannot be moved to a queue or removed from the nominations page until they have been there for a minimum of three days from the date they were originally posted. The only exception to this are hooks that can be "snowed". Hooks can also be removed if there has been no input from the nominator after five days from the last review. Unreviewed hooks however cannot be removed until there has been a review.

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Please use one of the following templates when reviewing nominations.

Code	Ready for DYK?	Description
{{DYKyes}}	Yes	No problems, ready for DYK
{{DYKagf}}	Yes, WP:AGF	Hook cited to a source not on the Internet, but to a reliable publication.
{{DYKfixed}}	Yes, issue fixed.	The issue preventing DYK, or the request for improvement has now been fixed.
{{DYKalmost}}	Almost	Article is on the way to being ready for DYK, but the reviewer has questions.
{{DYKno}}	No	Article is unable to be used on DYK, the time limit has passed, or there are larger reservations.

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Nominations

Latest comment: 5 days ago4 comments1 person in discussion

Please add new nominations below with newer nominations at the top. Nominations should be headed with a ===Level Three=== header containing a link to the article that the hook is from. If possible, all hooks should contain a relevant file from Wikimedia Commons – this can be a picture or a sound. The subject article should be '''bolded'''.

Jonathan (tortoise)

... that Jonathan the tortoise (pictured), the oldest known living land animal, was could be seen having sex with his male mate Frederik? --TDKR Chicago 101 (talk) 17:23, 8 May 2026 (UTC)Reply

Air Force One

... that the new Air Force One is a $400 million Boeing 747-8 gift from Qatar, making it the most expensive gift given to the United States from a foreign government? --TDKR Chicago 101 (talk) 15:57, 7 May 2026 (UTC)Reply

Acute myeloid leukemia

... that risk factors for acute myeloid leukemia include being male, having had chemotherapy in the past and being exposed to the chemical benzene? --TDKR Chicago 101 (talk) 15:57, 7 May 2026 (UTC)Reply

Marceline and Princess Bubblegum

... that the creators of Adventure Time had to hide the same-sex relationship of Marceline and Princess Bubblegum because the show aired in countries where same-sex relationships are illegal? --TDKR Chicago 101 (talk) 16:13, 4 May 2026 (UTC)Reply

Holding area

Hooks that are ready to be moved to a queue for update may be held in this area until a space in a queue becomes available. To be eligible to move into this area, a hook must meet all of the promotion guidelines as outlined above. Hooks in this area do not count towards a user's nomination limit. If you change or re-review a hook in this area, it must be moved back to the main nominations section for discussion to continue. The only changes permitted here are formatting or spelling changes, or adding an associated file.

Approved DYK Hooks

Mary Rand

... that at the 1964 Olympics, Mary Rand (pictured) became the first British female to win an Olympic gold medal in athletics?

Masaki Kashiwara

... that in 2025, mathematician Masaki Kashiwara (pictured) became the first Japanese winner of the Abel Prize?

George Ariyoshi

... that in 1974, George Ariyoshi became the first American of Asian descent to be elected governor of a state of the United States?

Ryan Coogler

... that in 2026, Ryan Coogler became the first Black filmmaker to win the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay?

James Charles

... that in 2016 at the age of 17, influencer James Charles (pictured) became the first male spokesperson for the cosmetics brand CoverGirl?

2026 Gorton and Denton by-election

... that during the 2026 Gorton and Denton by-election, the Green Party of England and Wales got their highest amount of votes ever in a by-election?

Amy Madigan

... that with her Academy Award nominations in 1986 and 2026, Amy Madigan holds the record for longest time passed between Oscar nominations for an actress?

Jessie Buckley

... that in 2026, Jessie Buckley (pictured) became the first Irish person to win the Academy Award for Best Actress?

Diane Warren

... that singer-songwriter Diane Warren has been nominated for 17 Academy Awards which is the most for any person without a win?

Autumn Durald Arkapaw

... that in 2026, Autumn Durald Arkapaw (pictured) became the first female cinematographer to win an Academy Award?

Mojtaba Khamenei

... that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei survived the missile attack that killed his father because he was walking around his garden?

Sir David Attenborough

... that in 2025 at the age of 99, Sir David Attenborough became the oldest person to win a Daytime Emmy Award?

Alysa Liu

... that in 2026, Alysa Liu (pictured) became the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating since Sarah Hughes in 2002?

Mauna Kea

...that Mount Everest is the highest mountain above sea level, but Mauna Kea (pictured) in Hawaii might be taller if measured from base to top?

Vatican City

... that the official language in the Vatican City is Italian even though the Holy See's official language is Latin?

Anousheh Ansari

... in 2006, Anousheh Ansari (pictured) became the first self-funded woman to fly to the International Space Station and the first Iranian in space?

Birthday effect

... that a 2011 study found that males are more at risk to die on their birthdays by suicide?

The Dead Dance

... that Lady Gaga said that the song "The Dead Dance" is about breakups and the change in feeling sad to finding joy with friends?

Just Dance (song)

... that "Just Dance" has the longest climb to number 1 in the Billboard Hot 100 since Creed's "With Arms Wide Open" in 2000?

Jared Isaacman

... that Administrator of NASA Jared Isaacman set a world record in 2009 for traveling around the world in a light jet?

Markwayne Mullin

... that until 2026, Markwayne Mullin was the only U.S. Senator without at least a bachelor's degree?

Ali Khamenei

... that until his assassination in 2026, Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei was the longest-serving head of state in the Middle East?

Stephanie Grisham

... that while Stephanie Grisham was working for then-President-elect Donald Trump's team in 2016, her salary was paid for by the Arizona state government?

Sloths

... that sloths (pictured) can hold their breath longer than dolphins, up to 40 minutes?

Willie Colón

... that in 1995, salsa musician Willie Colón became the first person of color to be on the ASCAP national board?

Sexual capital

... that sexual capital can be converted and used much like other forms of capital?

Yma Sumac

... that in 1951, Yma Sumac (pictured) became the first Latin American and Peruvian female singer to appear on Broadway?

Rob Jetten

... that in 2026 at age 38, Rob Jetten became the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands?

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

... that in 2026, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor became the first senior member of the British royal family to be arrested since King Charles I in 1647?

Rifaat al-Assad

... that Rifaat al-Assad (pictured) became vice president of Syria after trying to remove his brother from power in 1984?

José María Balcázar

... that before becoming president of Peru, Congressman José María Balcázar defended child marriage and said sexual relationships between students and teachers were good?

Mike Johnson

... that in 2026, Mike Johnson became the first Speaker of the United States House of Representatives to address the British Parliament?

Lucien Laurent

...that Lucien Laurent (pictured) scored the first ever FIFA World Cup goal?

Giorgio Armani

... that in 2001, Giorgio Armani became the first living designer to have his works exhibited at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum?

Eileen Higgins

... that in 2025, Eileen Higgins became Miami's first female mayor and the first Democratic mayor in almost thirty years?

Perverse incentive

...that when the government of Delhi started to pay money for dead cobras (pictured) because there were too many, people started to breed these snakes?

Najah al-Attar

... that Najah al-Attar, the first Arab woman to become vice president of Syria, worked as a translator in Scotland?

Suicide in Greenland

... that unlike other Western countries, suicide rates in Greenland go down with age?

Juan Ponce Enrile

... that at the time of his death in 2025 at the age of 101, Juan Ponce Enrile (pictured) was an active member of President Bongbong Marcos's cabinet?

Bad Bunny

... that in 2026, Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny became the first male Latin headliner of a Super Bowl halftime show?

iPhone Air

... that in 2025, the iPhone Air was the first iPhone to change the SIM card for eSIMs worldwide?

Osama Vinladen

... that a Peruvian footballer is named after Osama bin Laden?

Usha Vance

... that Usha Vance (pictured) is the first Second Lady of the United States to be pregnant while in office?

Stellan Skarsgård

... that Stellan Skarsgård is the first actor to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for a role in an international movie?

Sinners (2025 movie)

... that with 16 nominations, Sinners has more Academy Award nominations than any other movie?

Olivia Dean

... that in 2025, Olivia Dean (pictured) became the first female solo artist to have four UK top-ten singles at the same time?

Valentino (fashion designer)

... that fashion designer Valentino is said to have created a new color called "Valentino Red", which was inspired by a "childhood opera experience"?

Dame Marie Bashir

... that in 2014, Dame Marie Bashir resigned as Governor of New South Wales because she did not want to break Sir Roden Cutler's record for being the state's longest serving governor?

Colette Flesch

... that Olympic fencer Colette Flesch (pictured) was also the first female mayor of Luxembourg City and the first female deputy prime minister?

Iliana Iotova

... that before becoming the first female president of Bulgaria, Iliana Iotova was a nurse and television news journalist?

Slave Market in Ancient Rome

... that the paintings Slave Market in Ancient Rome and A Roman Slave Market, both by Jean-Léon Gérôme show a very similar scene, from different angles?

Chloé Zhao

... that in 2021, Chloé Zhao (pictured) became the first woman of color to win the Academy Award for Best Director?

María Corina Machado

... that in 2026, María Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump to thank him for the U.S. strikes in Venezuela, even though the Norwegian Nobel Committee said this is not allowed?

United Nations Security Council Resolution 757

... that UEFA Euro 1992 winner Denmark qualified for the tournament because Yugoslavia was banned by United Nations sanctions because of the Yugoslav Wars?

Julia Letlow

... that in 2021, Julia Letlow (pictured) became the first Republican woman to represent Louisiana in the U.S. House of Representatives?

Mikie Sherrill

... that in 2026, Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey became the first female military veteran to be a governor of any American state?

Saudi riyal

... that in 2021, the Saudi Central Bank created a special 200 riyal banknote with a picture of King Abdulaziz to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Vision 2030?

Bears–Packers rivalry

... that having started in 1921, the Bears–Packers rivalry (both teams pictured) is the oldest team rivalry in the National Football League?

Chicago Bears

... that the Chicago Bears have retired fourteen jersey uniform numbers, more than any other NFL team?

George Halas

... that George Halas, founder of the Chicago Bears and co-founder of the NFL, survived the SS Eastland disaster in 1915 because he was training for the Big Ten Conference?

Jimmy Carter

... that when Jimmy Carter died in 2024, he became the first Democratic U.S. President to die since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1973?

Ilhan Omar

... that Ilhan Omar (pictured), one of the first female Muslim members of the U.S. Congress, was a refugee of the Somali Civil War?

Uljana Semjonova

... that in 1993, Latvian Olympic gold medalist Uljana Semjonova became the first non-U.S. woman to be honored in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame?

Hugh Johnson

... that when wine expert Hugh Johnson tasted a 1540 German Steinwein in 1964, it became one of the oldest wines to have ever been tasted?

Cotard's syndrome

...that Cotard's syndrome is a rare mental illness where the patient believes that they are dead, or have lost their internal organs?

R'Bonney Gabriel

... that in 2022, at the age of 28, R'Bonney Gabriel (pictured) became the oldest Miss Universe winner?

Candace Owens

... that in 2025 after Candace Owens accused French First Lady Brigitte Macron of being transgender, Macron sent photographic evidence to court to prove that she was a woman?

Winemaking

... that there is evidence that shows that winemaking began around 6000 to 5000 B.C in present-day Georgia and Iran?

Foreign accent syndrome

...that there is a condition called foreign accent syndrome where people start speaking in a completely different accent, despite never having visiting that country?

2026 United States strikes in Venezuela

... that hours after the 2026 capture and arrest of President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro (pictured), the Nike outfit he wore sold out?

End of Beginning

... that actor Joe Keery wrote the song "End of Beginning" based on the nostalgia he felt when returning to Chicago?

Christian Chukwu

...that when Christian Chukwu was a child, his parents made him sell plantains to stop him from playing football?

HTC Dream

... that when the FCC approved the HTC Dream phone, it became the first smartphone to work with an Android operating system?

Eiffel Tower

... that the Eiffel Tower (pictured) was the tallest man-made structure in the world for 41 years until the Chrysler Building in New York City passed it?

Victor Lustig

...that a con artist named Victor Lustig successfully "sold" the Eiffel Tower for scrap metal to a dealer and then liked the scam so much he tried to sell it a second time?

Aswan

... that in 2021, the Egyptian city of Aswan was invaded by scorpions because of flooding and 500 people were stung?

Nasry Asfura

... that after winning the 2025 Honduran presidential election by 40%, Nasry Asfura won the most votes in the Honduran National Party's history?

Nasry Asfura

... that in 2025 at age 67, Nasry Asfura (pictured) became the oldest person elected president of Honduras?

Stubbs (cat)

...that Stubbs, a ginger tabby cat, was the honorary mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska for 20 years and survived a dog attack and a shooting with a BB gun?

Red wine

... that the antioxidants found in red wine can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease?

Victoria Kjær Theilvig

... that in 2024, Victoria Kjær Theilvig (pictured) became the first Danish woman to win Miss Universe?

White wine

... that white wine is made in colder climates because they do not use the bitter tannins from the grape skins in the winemaking process?

Eratosthenes

...that in 240 BC, Eratosthenes of Cyrene used the distance between Aswan and Alexandria to calculate the circumference of the earth?

Sheynnis Palacios

... that in 2023, Sheynnis Palacios (pictured) became the first Nicaraguan woman to win Miss Universe?

Athletics at the 1904 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon

...that during the 1904 Olympic Marathon, fourth-place finisher Andarín Carvajal only lost the lead because he stopped to eat some rotten apples and took a nap?

Killing of Dipu Chandra Das

... that many people celebrated the burning of Dipu Chandra Das, who was accused of blasphemy, even though police found no proof he said anything bad about Islam?

Zohran Mamdani

... that in 2026, Zohran Mamdani (pictured) became the first Indian American and Muslim mayor of New York City?

Bob Iger

... that in 2017, Bob Iger resigned from a business group that President Donald Trump created because of the president's decision to pull the United States from the Paris Agreement?

Rob Reiner

... that actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner co-founded a non-profit organization to start the legal challenge against California Proposition 8 which banned same-sex marriage in California?

Fátima Bosch

... that in 2025, Fátima Bosch (pictured) won the Miss Universe title after being yelled at and called "dumb" by the director of Miss Universe Thailand?

Avatar (franchise)

... that there is a phenomenon known as "post-Avatar depression syndrome" which is when viewers of the Avatar movies feel depressed or have suicidal thoughts because they want to be in Pandora?

Ethel Caterham

... that Ethel Caterham, the first person in British history to turn 116 years old, is the last surviving subject of Edward VII?

Wikipedia Monument

...that there is a Wikipedia Monument (pictured) in Poland, built specifically to honor the thousands of volunteer editors who write the encyclopedia?

Condom

...that a 16th-century text has the first documented description of a condom which was written by a doctor treating syphilis?

Milonia Caesonia

..that Roman emperor Caligula showed his wife Milonia Caesonia to his friends completely naked, and that she also had to perform before his troops?

Platypus

...that the platypus has no stomach and its esophagus connects directly to its intestines?

Tom Steyer

... that hedge fund manager Tom Steyer (pictured) spent $250 million of his own money on his 2020 U.S. presidential campaign?

Kacey Musgraves

... that before she won eight Grammy Awards, country singer Kacey Musgraves took part in yodeling championships and was called the "Yodeling Queen of Texas"?

Charlotte, North Carolina

... that Charlotte, North Carolina was named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife of King George III, because the townspeople wanted him to like them and not have him pass unfair laws?

Dancing plague of 1518

...that the Dancing plague of 1518 involved hundreds of people dancing uncontrollably for days without rest, some even dying from exhaustion?

Sleep apnea

... that sleep apnea is common, affecting about one in ten people and up to 30% of the elderly?

55 Cancri Ae

... that the planet 55 Cancri Ae (pictured) is sometimes known as the "diamond planet" because scientists believe a good part of its mass is carbon, likely in the form of diamond?

Russell B. Long

... that U.S. Senator Russell B. Long was once called "the fourth branch of government" because of his time as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee?

José Antonio Kast

... that President-elect of Chile José Antonio Kast (pictured) is the son of a German Nazi Army lieutenant who immigrated to Chile in the 1950s?

My Way

... that in 1969, Paul Anka bought the rights of the original French language version of "My Way" for $1 so that Frank Sinatra could record it?

Mug shot of Donald Trump

... that two days after the release of U.S. President Donald Trump's mugshot, his 2024 presidential campaign had raised $7.1 million?

Persecution of Wikipedians in Belarus

... that the government of Belarus has been persecuting Wikipedia editors?

Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran

... that during World War II, the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran was used by Pope Pius XII to house Jews and refugees from the Nazis?

Tyla

... that at the age of 22, Tyla (pictured) became the youngest African artist to win a Grammy Award?

Rod Paige

... that in 2004, U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige called the National Education Association, the country's largest teachers union, a "terrorist organization"?

Cristiano Ronaldo

... that in 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo (pictured) became the first billionaire football player, with a net worth of $1.4 billion dollars?

Rodrigo Duterte

... that in 2025, Rodrigo Duterte became the first Philippine president to face criminal charges by the ICC and the first Asian leader to face an ICC trial?

Chaim Topol

... that Israeli Academy Award-nominated actor Chaim Topol (pictured) worked on secret missions for the Mossad during the 1960s and 1970s?

Stanislav Shushkevich

... that before Stanislav Shushkevich became chairman of the Supreme Soviet of the Republic of Belarus, he taught Russian to Lee Harvey Oswald?

1994 San Marino Grand Prix

... that after Ratzenberger and Senna's deaths at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, commentator Murray Walker called the race "the blackest day for Grand Prix racing that I can remember"?

Rodrigo Paz

... that in 2025, Senator Rodrigo Paz (pictured) became the first president of Bolivia to be elected in a run-off election?

Attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan

... that some U.S. states banned the insanity defense after John Hinckley Jr. was found not guilty for trying to assassinate U.S. President Ronald Reagan?

2025 Enderlin tornado

... that the 2025 Enderlin tornado became the first tornado to be rated an EF5 in twelve years?

Huajiang Canyon Bridge

... that at 625 metres (2,051 ft) from the ground, the Huajiang Canyon Bridge (pictured) is the world's highest bridge?

Adelita Grijalva

... that when Adelita Grijalva waited 50 days to be sworn-in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, it became the longest that any member waited after winning a special election?

Struwwelpeter

... that Struwwelpeter (pictured), a popular children's picture book from 1844, likely has the first descriptions of psychological conditions such as anorexia nervosa, hyperactivity, ADHD or conduct disorder?

José María Muñagorri

... that in 1927, Real Madrid player José María Muñagorri nearly jumped into shark-infested waters to rescue a teammate?

LG Optimus 2X

... that in 2011, LG Optimus 2X (pictured) became the world's first smartphone with a dual-core processor?

Jakarta

... that in 2025, Jakarta became the largest city in the world with a population of 41.9 million?

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

... that in 2022, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick became the first American of Haitian descent to represent Florida in the United States Congress?

Dick Cheney

... that Dick Cheney (pictured) was the first Methodist U.S. vice president to serve under a Methodist U.S. president?

Helena Moreno

... that Helena Moreno, who was born in Veracruz, Mexico, was elected as the first Hispanic mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana in 2025?

Catherine Connolly

... that in 2025, Catherine Connolly (pictured) was elected president of Ireland with the highest number of first-preference votes in the country's history?

Curaçao national football team

... that when the Curaçao national football team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they became the smallest country to ever qualify for the tournament?

Dallin H. Oaks

... that before Dallin H. Oaks became President of the LDS Church, Presidents Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan saw him as a possible candidate for the U.S. Supreme Court?

Sanae Takaichi

... that before becoming the first female prime minister of Japan in 2025, Sanae Takaichi (pictured) was a U.S. congressional aide and a television news anchor?

Christine Jorgensen

... that when Christine Jorgensen had sexual reassignment surgery in 1951, she was seen as the first widely-known person in the United States to have had it?

Pennsylvania

... that the U.S. state of Pennsylvania was founded in 1681 through a royal land grant given to William Penn by King Charles II?

Ed Gein

... that serial killer Ed Gein (pictured) made furniture out of human skin and bowls out of skulls while also collecting vulvas from corpses?

Jane Goodall

... that zoologist Dame Jane Goodall (pictured) was the first scientist to give a name to their research subjects instead of giving them numbers?

Fumio Kishida

... that when Fumio Kishida visted Ukraine in 2023, he became the first Japanese prime minister to visit a battlefield since the end of World War II?

Tom Lehrer

... that satiric singer-songwriter Tom Lehrer retired from music in the 1970s to teach mathematics at Harvard University?

Tilly Norwood

... that Tilly Norwood is an artificial intelligence actress that was created in 2025 to be the "next Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman"?

Sarah Mullally

... that in 2026, Sarah Mullally (pictured) became the first woman to hold the office of Archbishop of Canterbury and to be the head of the Anglican Church?

Sushila Karki

... that in 2025, Sushila Karki became the first female Prime Minister of Nepal after Gen Z protestors voted for her on a Discord poll?

Charlie Kirk

... that Charlie Kirk (pictured) co-founded Turning Point USA after dropping out of college at the age of 18?

Auckland

... that New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, is built on multiple dormant volcanos?

Maya Angelou

... that Grammy-winning poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou (pictured) was the first African American woman streetcar conductor in San Francisco?

Sexual fetishism

... that animals such as rats and other primates could have sexual fetishes?

Giorgio Armani

... that in 2007, Giorgio Armani became the first designer to ban models with a BMI under 18, after a model starved herself to death?

Alice Munro

... that in 2013, Alice Munro (pictured) became the first Canadian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

... that in 2021, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o became the first person to be nominated for the International Booker Prize as both the author and translator of a written work?

Stanley Matthews

...that Sir Stanley Matthews (pictured) was the first person to be knighted for their services to football?

Adriano Espaillat

... that U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat is the first Dominican American and first formerly undocumented immigrant to serve in congress?

Real Madrid CF's 1927 tour of the Americas

... that in 1927, Real Madrid played matches in North and South America to promote Spanish football?

Stan Mikita

... that Stan Mikita (pictured) is the first ice hockey Hall of Famer to have been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy?

North Carolina

... that North Carolina was the first of the Thirteen Colonies to vote in favor for independence from Great Britain?

Laura Chinchilla

... that in 2010, Laura Chinchilla (pictured) became the first female president of Costa Rica and the eighth female president of a Latin American country overall?

Azerbaijan

... that Azerbaijan is named after Persian nobleman Atropates?

Roy Cooper

... that in 2016, State Attorney General Roy Cooper (pictured) became the first person since 1850 to beat an incumbent governor in North Carolina's history?

Age and health concerns about Joe Biden

... that comedian Dana Carvey said it was hard for him to play former U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday Night Live because he believed Biden had "mental health problems"?

Kirsty Coventry

... that in 2025, Olympic swimmer and gold medalist Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee?

Laurie Hernandez

... that at age 16, Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez (pictured) is the youngest person to win Dancing with the Stars?

Ozzy Osbourne

... that heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne accidentally bit-off the head of a bat during a live concert, believing that it was fake and made out of rubber?

Nashville Sounds

... that the minor league baseball team the Nashville Sounds picked their name because of Nashville's importance in the music industry?

Connie Francis

... that in 1960, Connie Francis (pictured) became the first woman to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

Blue Peter

... that having been broadcasting since 1958, Blue Peter is the world's longest running children's television series?

Josh Shapiro

... that the money spent by the 2022 gubernatorial campaign of then-Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro was the most for a statewide candidate in an election year?

William H. Webster

... that judge William H. Webster (pictured) is the only person to have been the director of both the FBI and the CIA?

San Diego

... that San Diego was founded in 1769, making it the oldest city in California?

Jim Lovell

... that Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell (pictured) is the first person to fly into space four times?

Dog

... that dogs started to have many breeds during the Victorian era when humans began controlling which dogs were bred?

Cat

... that the oldest domestic cat lived until the age of 38?

Baldwin IV of Jerusalem

... that Baldwin IV of Jerusalem (pictured) was known as the "Leper King" because he had leprosy and was left untreated by his doctors?

Massachusetts

... that in 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to make same-sex marriage legal?

Earthquake

... that when a earthquake happens in the ocean, it can cause tsunamis?

McDonald's

... that the fast food chain McDonald's has over 36,000,000 locations in 118 countries and territories around the world?

Samsung Galaxy S5

... that in 2014, the Samsung Galaxy S5 (pictured) became the first Samsung smartphone to have a fingerprint scanner?

Chicago Tylenol murders

... that because of the Chicago Tylenol murders in 1982, food and pharmaceutical companies created safety sealing (pictured) for their bottled products?

Violeta Chamorro

... that in 1990, when Violeta Chamorro (pictured) was elected President of Nicaragua, she became the first elected woman president in the Americas?

Sir Billy Boston

... that in 2025, Sir Billy Boston became the first rugby league footballer to be knighted?

Toni Morrison

... that in 1993, Toni Morrison (pictured) became the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

Greg Abbott

... that in 2015, Greg Abbott became the first Texas governor and third governor of a U.S. state to use a wheelchair?

Amazon River

... that there are no bridges that cross the Amazon River (pictured) because of the Amazon rainforest?

Ron DeSantis

... that in 2019, at the age of 40, Ron DeSantis (pictured) became the youngest Republican governor in Florida's history?

Egypt

... that Egypt has the most powerful military force in the Arab world and Africa since 2025?

Colour of the day (police)

... that in New York City, undercover police wear different colored items of clothing to quickly recognize each other?

Kathy Hochul

... that in 2021, Kathy Hochul (pictured) became the first female Governor of New York and the first from Upstate New York?

Mikie Sherrill

... that before she became the first Democrat to represent New Jersey's 11th congressional district in over 30 years, Mikie Sherrill was a U.S. Navy helicopter pilot?

Abigail Spanberger

... that before becoming the first woman to represent Virginia's 7th congressional district in the U.S. House, Abigail Spanberger was a CIA operations officer?

Gavin Newsom

... that in 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom (pictured) made California the first sanctuary state for transgender youth?

Cambodian genocide

... that the Cambodian genocide happened because dictator Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge wanted to roll back Cambodia to "Year Zero" when every Cambodian was a rural farmer?

Joan Didion

... that Joan Didion (pictured) wrote her first novel, which was about a woman dying in the Sahara Desert, when she was five years old?

South Korea

... that 70% of South Korea is covered by hills and mountains?

Louise Glück

... that in 2020, Louise Glück (pictured) became the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature since 1993 and the first American poet to win since 1948?

Boston

... that from 1659 to 1681, it was banned in Boston to celebrate Christmas because the Pilgrims saw it as a "corrupt holiday"?

Audrey Hepburn

...that Audrey Hepburn (pictured) became the first person to be an EGOT winner posthumously?

Beagle

... that a 2019 research found that beagles could detect lung cancer with 97% accuracy?

Lilo & Stitch

... that the 2002 movie Lilo & Stitch was the first time that Walt Disney Animation Studios hand-drew its characters and used of watercolors for its background since the 1940s?

Susan Brownmiller

... that the works of American feminist author Susan Brownmiller is said to have helped create laws that made it easier to criminally charge rapists?

Pig

...that pigs (pictured) can be taught to play video games?

Catholic Church

... that the Roman Catholic Church has the oldest continuously used legal system in the world?

Chuck Grassley

... that with over 40 years in the U.S. Senate, Chuck Grassley (pictured) is the longest serving Republican senator in U.S. history?

Lee Zeldin

... that in 2022, while running for New York Governor, then-U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin was attacked by a drunk man who later said he did not know who Zeldin was?

Sara Duterte

... that in 2025, Sara Duterte (pictured) became the first Vice President of the Philippines to be impeached?

Cori Bush

... that in 2021, registered nurse Cori Bush became the first African American woman to represent Missouri in the U.S. Congress?

Sussan Ley

... that in 2025, Sussan Ley (pictured) became Australia's first female Liberal Party Leader and Opposition Leader?

Pope Leo XIV

... that Pope Leo XIV picked his papal name because of Pope Leo XIII and the "cultural shifts" the Roman Catholic church might see through artificial intelligence and robotics?

Wesley Bell

... that in 2019, future-Missouri U.S. Representative Wesley Bell (pictured) became St. Louis County's first Black prosecuting attorney?

Peter Dutton

... that in 2025, Peter Dutton became the first Australian opposition leader to lose their parliamentary seat at an election?

JB Pritzker

... when he was re-elected in 2022, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (pictured) had the highest vote share for any U.S. Democratic governor in more than 60 years?

Toni Breidinger

... that in 2025, Toni Breidinger became the first NASCAR driver to model for Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue?

Rashida Tlaib

... that in 2018, Rashida Tlaib (pictured) became the first Muslim woman and the first Palestinian-American woman elected to the U.S. Congress?

Anthony Albanese

... that in 2025, Anthony Albanese became the first Australian prime minister to win re-election since John Howard in 2004?

Friedrich Merz

... that in 2025, Friedrich Merz became the first post-war German chancellor not to receive the needed confirmation votes in the first round of voting?

Nicușor Dan

... that in 2020, two-time International Mathematical Olympiad champion Nicușor Dan (pictured) was elected as Bucharest's first independent mayor?

1755 Cape Ann earthquake

... that the 1755 Cape Ann earthquake in Massachusetts could be felt as far north as Nova Scotia in Canada and as far south as South Carolina?

Richard Pryor

... that in 1980, comedian Richard Pryor (pictured) became the first black actor to earn a million dollars for a single movie when he starred in Stir Crazy?

Mike Waltz

... that Mike Waltz was the first American congress member to call for a full U.S. boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing for the country's persecution of Uyghurs?

Dick Durbin

... that Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (pictured) is the longest-serving Senate party whip in U.S. history?

Ali France

... that in 2025, Ali France became the first person in Australian history to defeat an opposition leader in a parliamentary election?

Hydrogen

... that hydrogen fires (pictured), while being extremely hot, are almost invisible to humans, leading to accidental burns?

Water

... that 12 billion light years away around a quasar there is a giant cloud of water with 140 trillion times more water than all the water on Earth?

Michael Bloomberg

... that in 2020, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spent the most money spent on a presidential primary campaign in American history?

Tammy Duckworth

... that in 2004, future Illinois U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (pictured) became the first American female double amputee from the Iraq War?

False memory

...that experiments have shown that people can be made to remember events that did not take place?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

... that in 2013, future U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. helped the Chipewyan First Nation to protect their land from tar sands production?

Catholic Church sexual abuse cases

... that a study found that 81% of the victims of the Catholic Church sexual abuse cases between 1950 and the early 2000s were male?

False memory

...that experiments have shown that people can be made to remember events that did not take place?

Juliana Stratton

... that in 2020, Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton (pictured) was one of the first customers to buy recreational cannabis in the state?

Tony Evers

... that in 2023, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers made a line-item veto to the state budget that increased school funding of $325 until the year 2425?

Sean Baker

... that in 2025, filmmaker Sean Baker (pictured) became the first person to win four Academy Awards for the same movie?

Philippe of Belgium

... that in 2024, Philippe of Belgium publicly criticized Pope Francis during a welcome address of him over the sexual abuses done by the Roman Catholic Church in Belgium?

Conclave (movie)

... that viewership for the 2024 movie Conclave went up 283% on streaming platforms following the death of Pope Francis in April 2025?

Karoline Leavitt

... that at the age of 27, Karoline Leavitt (pictured) is the youngest White House Press Secretary in American history?

John Ratcliffe

... that in 2019, The Washington Post found out that then-National Intelligence Director nominee John Ratcliffe lied about arresting "300 illegal immigrants in a single day"?

Salem Witch Trials

...that some of the Salem Witch Trials only lasted 15 minutes, and resulted in people being found guilty and executed?

Susie Wiles

... that in 2025, Susie Wiles (pictured) became the first ever female White House Chief of Staff in American history?

Paper Mario: Color Splash

... that Nintendo of America accidentally made Paper Mario: Color Splash available to play two weeks early?

Austria

... that the first postcards were issued in Austria in 1869?

Cory Booker

... that in 2025, at 25 hours and five minutes long, Cory Booker (pictured) made the longest speech in the history of the U.S. Senate?

Super Mario Bros. theme

... that in 2023, the Super Mario Bros. theme became the first video game music track to be preserved by the U.S. Library of Congress?

Doug Collins (politician)

... that U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins (pictured) was a navy chaplain before entering politics?

Air Force One (movie)

... that in 2016, The Wall Street Journal named Harrison Ford's character in the 1997 movie Air Force One the "greatest fictional U.S. President of all time"?

Elise Stefanik

... that in 2014 at the age of 30, Elise Stefanik (pictured) was the youngest woman and youngest Republican ever elected to the U.S. Congress?

Malta

... that at 316 sq km, Malta is the smallest country in the European Union?

Patty Murray

... that in 2023, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (pictured) became the first female President pro tempore of the United States Senate?

Fernanda Torres

... that in 2025, Fernanda Torres (pictured) became the first Brazilian, Latin American, and Portuguese-speaking actor to win the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama?

Greece

... that almost 80% of Greece is made up by mountainous terrain?

Linda McMahon

... that Linda McMahon (pictured) changed WWE's television rating from TV-14 to PG to attract a young generation of wrestling fans?

Lori Chavez-DeRemer

... that Lori Chavez-DeRemer lost to Janelle Bynum three times when she ran for the Oregon State House and the U.S. House of Representative in different elections?

Liechtenstein

... that in 1969, NASA gave Liechtenstein moon rocks and a national flag that had been on the moon to thank them for their support from a local company during the Apollo 11 mission?

9 Songs

... that the 2004 British romantic drama movie 9 Songs included scenes of its two main actors actually having sexual intercourse and performing oral sex as well as a scene of ejaculation?

Mark Carney

... that Mark Carney (pictured) is the first person to become Prime Minister of Canada without holding elected public office before?

SpongeBob SquarePants

... that in 2025, SpongeBob SquarePants became the longest-running American children's animated series?

Muhsin Hendricks

... that Muhsin Hendricks was called the world's first openly gay imam?

Brooke Rollins

... that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins (pictured) was the first female student body president at her alma mater Texas A&M University?

Hurricane (dog)

... that Hurricane, a U.S. Secret Service-trained dog who protected President Barack Obama in 2014, was thought to be the most decorated dog in American history?

Kash Patel

... that in 2025, Kash Patel became the youngest person and the first Asian-American to become Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation?

Emperor Penguins

... that emperor penguins (egg pictured) are the only birds in the world that can lay their eggs on ice?

Stockholm

... that Stockholm is built on fourteen islands and is connected by fifty-seven bridges?

Scott Turner (politician)

... that U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner once played for the NFL and was a congressional intern afterwards?

Mikey Madison

... that in 2025, Mikey Madison (pictured) became the first Gen Z actress to win an Academy Award?

R. Budd Dwyer

... that in 1987, Pennsylvania lawmaker R. Budd Dwyer publicly committed suicide during a live press conference, which was broadcasted throughout the state?

Sean Duffy

... that before entering politics, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy was a cast member of the MTV reality television series The Real World: Boston?

Miss Meyers

... that racehorse Miss Meyers only started racing well after she turned four years old, then won what would be $156,000 today in the same year?

Drug cartel

... that a 2025 report by the U.S. Department of Justice found that 74% of firearms used by the Mexican drug cartels came from the United States?

Frankétienne

... that in 1975, Frankétienne (pictured) wrote the first novel entirely written in Haitian Creole?

Doughtnuts

...that Canada has the most doughnut shops per person?

European Union

... that the European Union is the world's largest single-market and would be the third largest country in the world if it were independent?

Howard Lutnick

... that U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (pictured) survived the collapse of the World Trade Center during the September 11 attacks?

Souleymane Cissé

... that Souleymane Cissé is the first director from sub-Saharan Africa to receive an award at the Cannes Film Festival?

Alice Weidel

... that Alice Weidel (pictured) is the first lesbian to serve as a leader candidate for the Alternative for Germany Party?

Pete Hegseth

... that U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth volunteered to be a National Guard for Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021, but was removed for posting extremist views online?

Klaus Iohannis

... that Klaus Iohannis (pictured) is the first President of Romania belonging to an ethnic minority?

Athens

... that Athens is Europe's oldest continuously active capital city?

Saturday Night Live

... that as of 2022, Saturday Night Live had received more than 305 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, the most received by any television program?

Friedrich Merz

... that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (pictured) is a licensed pilot and owns two airplanes?

Luxembourg

... that in 2020, Luxembourg became the first country in the world to make all public transport free to use?

Ed Broadbent

... that the state funeral of Ed Broadbent (pictured) was the first for a Canadian party leader who was never prime minister or opposition leader?

Gisèle Pelicot

... that in 2020, Gisèle Pelicot discovered that she was being drugged and raped by her husband and 83 other men for nine years?

Roberta Metsola

... that in 2022, Roberta Metsola (pictured) became the first woman and youngest person to be elected President of the European Parliament?

Texas

... that before becoming a U.S. state in 1845, Texas was its own country for almost ten years?

Manneken Pis

...that the statue Manneken Pis in Brussels, which shows a boy urinating into a fountain, also inspired other similar figures in Brussels?

Caroline Chew

...that Caroline Chew (pictured) is the first Singaporean equestrian to be in the Olympic Games?

Peru

... that Peru is where potatoes were first cultivated by the Incas?

Dora Bakoyannis

... that Dora Bakoyannis (pictured) is the first female mayor of Athens and the first female mayor of a city to have hosted the Olympic Games?

New York (state)

... that the U.S. state of New York has over 70,000 miles of rivers and streams?

Donn Moomaw

... that Donn Moomaw (pictured) refused to play with the Los Angeles Rams since they played on Sundays and later became a Presbyterian minister?

Bart De Wever

... that Bart De Wever is the first Flemish nationalist to become Prime Minister of Belgium?

Joe Lieberman

... that in 2000, U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman (pictured) became the first practicing Jew to run for vice president?

Aga Khan IV

... that in 2014, Aga Khan IV became the first faith leader to address a joint session of the Parliament of Canada?

Fernanda Montenegro

... that Fernanda Montenegro (pictured) is the first Brazilian to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress?

Ralph Lauren

... that in 2025, Ralph Lauren (pictured) became the first fashion designer to be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

Nicaragua

... that in 2025, Nicaragua became a diarchy with Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo becoming co-presidents?

Pam Bondi

... that United States Attorney General Pam Bondi was the first woman to be elected Florida state attorney general?

Kelly Loeffler

... that former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler once owned the Atlanta Dream basketball team, but sold it in 2021 because of her opinions of the Black Lives Matter movement?

Chappell Roan

... that singer-songwriter Chappell Roan (pictured) got her stage name from her grandfather Dennis Chappell and his favorite song, "The Strawberry Roan"?

Dick Button

... that Emmy Award-winning sports commentator Dick Button is the only American man to win the European Figure Skating Championships?

Usha Vance

... that in 2025, lawyer Usha Vance (pictured) became the first Indian-American and first Millennial U.S. Second Lady in American history?

Chris Wright

... that U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright drank fracking fluid in 2019 to prove it was not dangerous?

Algeria

... that Algeria is the largest country in Africa?

Marco Rubio

... that in 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (pictured) became the highest-ranking Hispanic American official in American history?

Ahmed al-Sharaa

... that the United States had a $10 million bounty against Ahmed al-Sharaa, however removed it when he became the Syrian transitional leader in 2024?

Richard Williamson (bishop)

... that Auxiliary bishop Richard Williamson (pictured) had his excommunication lifted in 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI only to be excommunicated again in 2013 for his Holocaust denial views?

Charli D'Amelio

... that in 2020, Charli D'Amelio (pictured) became the first TikTok celebrity to have a both 50 million followers and 100 million followers?

January 20–22, 2025 Gulf Coast blizzard

... that the January 20–22, 2025 Gulf Coast blizzard was the first recorded blizzard on the Gulf Coast ever?

Scott Bessent

... that in 2025, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (pictured) became the highest-ranking openly LGBT person in American history?

Lynn Ban

... that jewelry designer Lynn Ban agreed to appear on the Netflix reality show Bling Empire: New York to go against the "stereotypes of Crazy Rich Asians"?

Valerie André

... that in 1976, resistance official Valerie André became the first female member of the French military to become General Officer?

Lluvia de Peces

... that in the small town of Yoro, Honduras, residents experience "Lluvia de Peces" or "Rain of Fish" annually?

Belly dance

...that in 2006, Hamas outlawed bellydancing because they saw it as unislamic?

Second inauguration of Donald Trump

... that the second inauguration of Donald Trump is the first to be held indoors in the United States Capitol since Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985?

Cormac McCarthy

... that Cormac McCarthy (pictured), whose novel was made into an Academy Award-winning movie, was called the "best unknown novelist in America" and rarely had an agent?

Wendell Berry

... that in 2015, Wendell Berry became the first living writer to be added to the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame?

January 2025 Southern California wildfires

... that the January 2025 Southern California wildfires had multiple wildfires, two of which are the second and fourth most destructive fires in California's history?

William Shatner

... that in 2021 at the age of 90, Star Trek actor William Shatner (pictured) became the oldest person to fly in space?

António Guterres

... that in 2017, former Portuguese Prime Minister António Guterres became the first national leader to become United Nations Secretary-General?

Mark Rutte

... that in 2010, Mark Rutte (pictured) became the first liberal Dutch prime minister since 1918?

Benjamin Netanyahu

... that in 2019, Benjamin Netanyahu became the first sitting prime minister in Israel's history to be criminally charged?

Minnesota

... that the U.S. state of Minnesota got its name from the Sioux language, meaning "sky-tinted water" or "cloudy water"?

Jane Fonda

... that in 1964, Jane Fonda (pictured) became the first American actress to have a nude scene in a foreign movie?

Valdas Adamkus

... that before becoming President of Lithuania, Valdas Adamkus worked for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a deputy administrator in the 1970s?

Olivia Rodrigo

...that Olivia Rodrigo (pictured) was inspired by Taylor Swift to start singing?

iPhone 14 Pro

... that in 2022, the iPhone 14 Pro became the first iPhone to have an always-on display?

Jean-Marie Le Pen

... that in 2015, Jean-Marie Le Pen was banned from his own political party by his daughter after saying good things about the gas chambers used in The Holocaust?

Wolfgang Schäuble

... that Wolfgang Schäuble's 2014 budget as Germany's Finance Minister allowed the country to take on no new debt for the first time since 1969?

PewDiePie

... that in 2016, PewDiePie (pictured) became the first Youtuber to have 50 million subscribers?

iPhone 8

... that in 2017, the iPhone 8 became the first iPhone to have a wireless charger?

MrBeast

... that in 2024, MrBeast (pictured) became the most subscribed Youtube channel after passing T-Series?

iPhone 12 Pro

... that in 2020, the iPhone 12 Pro became the first iPhone to have 5G?

Pope Clement X

... that at the age of 79, Pope Clement X (pictured) was the oldest person to be elected pope?

Ebenezer Scrooge

... that Ebenezer Scrooge, the main character of A Christmas Carol, was said to have been inspired by a Dutch gravedigger?

Morris Dees

... that civil rights activist and co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center Morris Dees (pictured) was inspired by Atticus Finch to become a lawyer?

iPhone 15

... that in 2023, the iPhone 15 (pictured) became the first iPhone to have a USB Type C?

Nude calendar

... that in 1999, a group of middle-aged Englishwomen posing nude to raise money for leukemia research were the first to do a nude calendar for charity?

Kristrún Frostadóttir

... that in 2024 at the age of 36, Kristrún Frostadóttir (pictured) became the youngest prime minister in Icelandic history?

Superman (2025 movie)

... that within 24 hours of its release, the trailer for the 2025 DCU movie Superman became the most viewed Warner Bros. trailer of all time with over 250 million views?

Manmohan Singh

... that in 2004, Manmohan Singh (pictured) became the first Sikh to be elected Prime Minister of India?

Chris Hoy

... that six-time Olympic champion cyclist Chris Hoy was inspired to cycle at age six because of the 1982 movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?

António Costa

... that António Costa's time as Prime Minister of Portugal is the longest of any national leader of the Iberian Peninsula in the 21st century?

Dragonfruit

..that dragonfruits (pictured) are the fruit of a cactus?

Pierre Poilievre

... that after being elected to the Parliament of Canada in 2004 at the age of 25, future Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre was the youngest MP at the time?

Gracie Abrams

... that after her song "That's So True" was number six on the Billboard Hot 100, Gracie Abrams (pictured) said she wrote the song while drunk?

Warren G. Harding

... that in 1922, Warren G. Harding became the first U.S. President to have his voice transmitted by radio?

Herbert Hoover

... that in 1927 while he was Secretary of Commerce, Herbert Hoover (pictured) appeared on the first public demonstration of a television broadcast in American history?

Calvin Coolidge

... that Calvin Coolidge was the first U.S. President to lead a public celebration of the Christmas holidays?

Pink elephant

..that pink elephants exist because of albinism?

Franklin Pierce

... that Franklin Pierce (pictured) was the first U.S. President to take the oath of office on a law book instead of the bible?

William McKinley

... that William McKinley's inauguration was the first to be filmed, making him the first U.S. President to ever be filmed?

Michel Barnier

... that in 2024 at the age of 73, Michel Barnier (pictured) became the oldest prime minister in the French Fifth Republic?

Harry S. Truman

... that in 1945, Harry S. Truman became the first U.S. President in office to use air travel within the country?

Occupation of the Hainburger Au

... that in 1984, 40,000 people took part in the Occupation of the Hainburger Au in Vienna to protest against the building of a power plant?

Charles Dickens

... that Charles Dickens (pictured) made less money than expected with the sales of A Christmas Carol, making £230 instead of his expected £1,000?

Compulsory sterilization

...that to fight climate change, the aid agency of the government of the United Kingdom still supports compulsory sterilization in India?

William Henry Harrison

... that the inaugural address of President William Henry Harrison (pictured), the first speech of his month-long presidency, is the longest in American history, lasting almost two hours?

Millard Fillmore

... that in 1851, U.S. President Millard Fillmore personally fought a fire at the Library of Congress and then signed a bill to fund all the books destroyed in the fire?

Zachary Taylor

... that Zachary Taylor (pictured) was the last President of the United States to own slaves while he was still in office?

James Buchanan

... that in 1858, U.S. President James Buchanan received the first telegram sent by the Transatlantic telegraph cable?

Holly Cairns

... that in 2020, future Social Democrats Leader Holly Cairns (pictured) ran against her then-boyfriend Christopher O'Sullivan for a seat in the Teachta Dála?

James Monroe

... that James Monroe is the only U.S. President besides George Washington with a country's capital named after him?

Sunflower

...that the tallest sunflower (pictured) was 9.17 metres high?

James A. Garfield

... that U.S. President James A. Garfield could write in Greek with his left hand and Latin with his right hand at the same time?

Antipope Felix V

... that Felix V (pictured) was the last antipope in the history of the Catholic Church?

Paternalism

..that there was a time when Ford Motor Company checked that their employees regularly went to chuch?

Jair Bolsonaro

... that former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (pictured) was accused by the national police for having knowledge about an assassination plot against his successor before he was criminally charged in 2025?

Chihuahua (dog)

... that the name for Chihuahuas (pictured) comes from the Na'huatl word for "between two waters" and the name is older than the Spanish Conquest of Mexico?

Nancy Reagan

... that after her husband survived an assassination attempt, U.S. First Lady Nancy Reagan (pictured) hired an astrologer to review and create his schedule to make sure he would be safe?

Pig

... that pigs have the longest orgasm in mammals, with an average of 30 minutes, but it can last for as long as 90 minutes?

The Scream

...that the famous picture, The Scream (pictured), is worth 55 million dollars?

Gotham City

... that Gotham City, a fictional DC Comics city, is said to be in New Jersey and is inspired by New York City, Chicago and London?

Theodore Edgar McCarrick

... that in 2018, Theodore Edgar McCarrick (pictured) became the first Cardinal to resign from the College of Cardinals because of sexual abuse accusations?

Brigitte Macron

... that at age 40, Brigitte Auzière met her husband, Emmanuel Macron, when he was her 15 year-old student and a classmate of her daughter?

René Henry Gracida

... that bishop René Henry Gracida boycotted PepsiCo because they used "Like a Prayer" by Madonna in one of their commercials and thought it was sacrilegious?

Sarah Frey

... that Sarah Frey (pictured), who has been called "the Pumpkin Queen of America", started her farming company at the age of 16?

Choking game

...that a choking game is different from erotic asphyxiation, and that most children playing these games do this to get high without taking drugs?

Harley Quinn

... that DC Comics villain Harley Quinn (pictured) was created for the 1992 series Batman: The Animated Series and was only meant to appear in one episode?

Poison Ivy (character)

... that DC Comics villain Poison Ivy was created because there was a need for more female villains on the 1966 series Batman?

Catwoman

... that Bob Kane's inspirations behind DC Comics antihero Catwoman (pictured) included actresses Jean Harlow, Hedy Lamarr, and his own cousin?

Carmine Falcone

... that John Turturro refused to play comic mob boss Carmine Falcone in TV series The Penguin because it showed violence against women?

Yassamin Ansari

... that U.S. Representative Yassamin Ansari was the first Iranian American elected to public office in Arizona and the second elected to the U.S. Congress?

Jimmy Carter

... that in 2024, at the age of 100, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (pictured) was nominated for a Grammy Award, making him the oldest nominee ever?

Los Alamos National Laboratory

... that the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where the Manhattan Project happened, has almost 900 facilities, thirteen of which are nuclear-related, and costs about $39.1 billion to repair?

Pear

...that there are 3,000 known kinds of pears (pictured) that are grown worldwide?

Kemi Badenoch

... that in 2024, Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch (pictured) became the first black leader of any major political party in the United Kingdom?

Popsicle

...that the popsicle was accidentally made by an eleven-year-old boy named Frank Epperson in 1905?

Sarah McBride

... that in 2024, Sarah McBride was elected as the first openly transgender member of the U.S. Congress, having already been the first transgender state senator in Delaware?

Tulsi Gabbard

... that Tulsi Gabbard (pictured) is the first Samoan American and the first Hindu member of the U.S. Congress?

Miranda Hart

... that in 2017, Miranda Hart became the first solo female presenter for the Royal Variety Performance in 105 years?

Aella (writer)

... that Aella (pictured), one of the highest-earning creators on OnlyFans, also does research about the "ecosystem" of online sex workers?

Witch child

...that even though the practice of killing children suspected of witchcraft has been done in Africa, children have also been ritually killed in the United Kingdom for this reason?

Great Pacific Garbage Patch

...that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is at least the size of Texas and is mostly made of lost fishing nets?

XXXTentacion

... that three years after his death, five of XXXTentacion's (pictured) unreleased SoundCloud songs were released as NFTs for charity?

Mayra Gómez Kemp

... that Cuban-Spanish entertainer Mayra Gómez Kemp is believed to be the first woman to host a television quiz show?

Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō

... that in 2024, Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō became the Māori Queen at the age of 27, younger than the youngest reigning monarch of a sovereign nation?

D. B. Cooper

...that more than fifty years after he jumped from a plane he had hijacked, D. B Cooper's (pictured) identity is still unknown?

Annalisa

...that in 2024, Italian singer Annalisa (pictured) got an asteroid named after her?

Reagan (2024 movie)

... that in 2024, Facebook stopped the biographical movie Reagan from releasing ads on its platform believing they were trying to impact the 2024 U.S. presidential election?

Herbert A. Simon

... that economist Herbert A. Simon is the first person to win a Turing Award and a Nobel Prize?

Han Kang

... that Han Kang (pictured) is the first South Korean writer and first female writer from Asia to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

Ralph Steinman

... that the Nobel Committee decided that Ralph Steinman, who died three days before being honored, could keep his award despite their rule against posthumous recognitions?

Xi Jinping

... that Xi Jinping (pictured) is the first Chinese leader born after the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949?

Narendra Modi

... that in 2014, Narendra Modi (pictured) became the first Indian prime minister to be born after the country's independence from the British Empire?

Donald Sutherland

... that Donald Sutherland agreed to play Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games because he wanted younger viewers to start a revolutionary movement in the United States?

Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands

... that in 2013, King Willem-Alexander (pictured) became the first male monarch of the Netherlands since 1890?

Dick Schoof

... that in August 2024, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof banned members of his cabinet from using cellphones during meetings to stop the threat of espionage?

Amazing Grace

... that the new verses in "Amazing Grace" that Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote in Uncle Tom's Cabin were passed down in African-American communities and churches?

Sabrina Carpenter

... that Sabrina Carpenter (pictured) is the first female artist to hold the number one and two positions on the UK singles chart for three weeks in a row?

Sir William Ramsay

... that after discovering helium, neon, argon, krypton, and xenon, Sir William Ramsay helped make noble gases a new group in the periodic table?

Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

... that there were about 160 people who were present and survived both of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Krypton

...that the element krypton was found in 1898, but it took over 60 years to find a chemical compound of krypton?

Bernard Hill

... that Bernard Hill (pictured) is the only actor to appear in two of the three movies with the most Academy Awards of all time?

Teddy bear

... that teddy bears are named after U.S. President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt because he refused to kill a bear during a hunting event?

John Hickenlooper

... that before becoming Colorado's governor and senator, John Hickenlooper opened the state's first brewpub?

Al Capone

... that a few years after he was released from prison, Al Capone (pictured) had the mental capacity of a 12-year-old even though he was over 40 years old?

Denver

... that Denver is nicknamed the "Mile High City" because its official elevation is exactly one mile above sea level?

Manila

... that Manila was established as a Muslim settlement in the 13th century and later as a Spanish colonial city in 1571?

Shigeru Ishiba

... that in 1986, future Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (pictured) was elected to the House of Representatives at age 29, becoming the youngest House member at the time?

Moulin Rouge

... that about 800 bottles of champagne are consumed during a typical day at the Moulin Rouge, likely making it the largest single consumer of champagne in the world?

Kesaria Abramidze

... that in 2024, Kesaria Abramidze, the first person in the country Georgia to admit to being transgender, was murdered a day after the country passed an anti-LGBTQ+ bill?

Ana Brnabić

... that in 2017, Ana Brnabić (pictured) became the first woman and the first openly gay person elected as Serbian Prime Minister?

Lee Grant

... that Lee Grant is the only Academy Award-winning actor to also direct an Academy Award-winning documentary?

Droupadi Murmu

... that Droupadi Murmu is the first person born after India's independence in 1947 to have been elected president?

Anna Kendrick

... that in 1998, Anna Kendrick (pictured) was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical at the age of 12?

Sophie Wells

... that, even though she won ten Paralympic medals in equestrian, Sophie Wells is allergic to horses?

Anne Hathaway

... that Academy Award-winning actress Anne Hathaway originally wanted to be a Catholic nun?

Otis Davis

... that in 1960, Otis Davis (pictured) became the first man to break the 45-second barrier during a 400 m event at the Summer Olympics?

Nestor Makhno

...that Nestor Makhno (pictured) fought against both the White Army and the Red Army during the Russian Civil War?

Montgomery Bus Boycott

...that in 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested, because she did not give up a seat in a public bus?

Sir John Gielgud

... that in 1991 at the age of 87, Sir John Gielgud became the oldest EGOT winner and the first LGBT person to become one?

Rita Moreno

... that Rita Moreno (pictured) is the first Latin American woman to win an Academy Award?

The Crown (TV series)

... that the Netflix Emmy Award-winning series The Crown is an adaptation of the West End stage play The Audience?

Clipperton Island

... that Clipperton Island has a French postal code, even though no one lives there?

Richard Rodgers

... that American composer Richard Rodgers (pictured) was the first person to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony Award?

Parasite (2019 movie)

... that the 2019 Korean language movie Parasite was the first non-English movie to win the Academy Award for Best Picture?

Galápagos Islands

... that the Galápagos Islands (pictured) of Ecuador are famous for inspiring Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection?

Alex Jennings

... that Alex Jennings is the only actor to have won the Olivier Awards in the drama, musical and comedy categories?

James Earl Jones

... that in 1991, James Earl Jones (pictured) became the first actor to win two Emmy Awards in the same year?

Jeffrey Titford

... that former UKIP Leader Jeffrey Titford, who was called "the father of Brexit", was a funeral director before starting politics?

Peter Dutton

... that in 2022, Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton became the first Liberal Party Leader to come from Queensland?

Koala

... that the koala (pictured) sleeps up to 20 hours a day because its eucalyptus leaf diet provides little energy?

Mahathir Mohamad

... that in 2018, when Mahathir Mohamad became the Malaysian Prime Minister again at the age of 92, he also became the world's oldest serving state leader?

Statue of Liberty

... that the Statue of Liberty (pictured) was a gift from France to the United States in 1886 to celebrate 100 years of independence?

Shark

... that sharks (pictured) have been around for over 400 million years, long before dinosaurs appeared?

Ny-Ålesund

...that the most northerly post office in the world is in Ny-Ålesund?

Po (river)

...that the Po River (pictured) stretches through five Italian cities?

Lightning

...that a bolt of lightning can reach temperatures hotter than the surface of the sun?

George VI

... that in 1939, George VI (pictured) became the first reigning British monarch to visit the United States?

Lord Mountbatten

... that many historians believe that in 1968, Lord Mountbatten, uncle of Prince Philip, was planning a coup d'état against British Prime Minister Harold Wilson?

Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon

... that Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon was the first member of the royal family in direct line of succession to be born in Scotland since the 1600s?

Diana, Princess of Wales

... that Diana, Princess of Wales (pictured) was the first Englishwoman to marry the first-in-line to the British throne since the 1680s?

Slave breeding in the United States

...that when slave imports to the United States were not allowed at the beginning of the 19th century, slaves were bred like cattle?

Pope

...that the Pope cannot be an organ donor?

Traffic light

...the traffic lights are blue in Japan (pictured) because ao in Japanese means both green or blue?

Tea

... that the country that is tea's biggest maker and drinker is India?

Concert

... that the world’s longest concert lasted 453 hours?

Edward VIII

... that historians believe that Adolf Hitler was ready to make Edward VIII the king again to create a fascist British puppet government after Operation Sea Lion in 1940?

Enceladus

...that Saturn's moon Enceladus (pictured) reflects almost all the sunlight it gets, making it the most reflective moon in the Solar System?

Kendall Jenner

... that in 2017, Kendall Jenner was named the world's highest-paid model by Forbes, beating model Gisele Bündchen, who had been leading the list for more than 14 years?

Uranus

...that the planet Uranus (pictured) rotates 98 degrees on its side?

Alfonso Espinosa de los Monteros

... that Ecuadorian news anchor Alfonso Espinosa de los Monteros holds the Guinness World Record for "longest career as a television news broadcaster" for his 56-year-career?

Titan (moon)

...that Titan (pictured) may have forms of life in its subsurface oceans?

Ke Huy Quan

... that in 2023, Ke Huy Quan, a refugee of the Vietnam War, became the first Vietnamese-born actor to win an Academy Award?

Peggy Flanagan

... that in 2019, Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan became the highest ranking Native American woman elected to office in the United States?

Chicago Water Tower

... that the Chicago Water Tower is the only public tower to survive the Great Chicago Fire in 1871?

Sir Shridath Ramphal

... that during the COVID-19 pandemic, at age 92, former Commonwealth Secretary-General Sir Shridath Ramphal was the first lawyer to appear virtually before the International Court of Justice?

Broccoli

...that broccoli (pictured) was introduced to England and the United States between 1800 and 1900?

Klein bottle

...that true Klein bottles cannot be filled with a liquid?

Orange

...that oranges (pictured) are one of the few English words that do not rhyme?

Advance-fee scam

...that even though they are common today, the first advance-fee scams started in the 18th century?

Apple

...that apples (pictured) were possibly the earliest tree to be cultivated?

Glasgow

... that in 2024, Glasgow opened the United Kingdom's first official consumption room for illegal drugs including heroin and cocaine?

Mona Lisa

...that some believe that the Mona Lisa (pictured) has no eyebrows because they were accidentally removed during a restoration?

Photograph (Ed Sheeran song)

... that in 2016, Ed Sheeran was sued for $20 million over his song "Photograph" because he was accused of copyright infringement by the songwriters of "Amazing"?

Cheetah

...that the cheetah (pictured) is the fastest land animal, capable of running at speeds up to 75 miles per hour in less than 3 seconds?

L'Origine du monde

...that in 2007, postcards showing L'Origine du monde were the second-most popular in the Musée d'Orsay?

Jill Biden

... that at the age of 69, Jill Biden (pictured) is the oldest woman to serve as First Lady of the United States and the first Italian American first lady?

Doug Emhoff

... that before becoming the first Second Gentleman of the United States, Doug Emhoff was an entertainment lawyer and represented Walmart and Merck & Co.?

Kamala Harris

... that after 24 hours of Kamala Harris announcing her presidential campaign, she raised $81 million in small-dollar donations, the highest of any candidate in American history?

Felipe VI

... that Felipe VI (pictured) is the first Spanish monarch to receive and recognize LGBT organisations at a royal palace?

Silvio Santos

... that Silvio Santos hosted his own variety show from 1963 until 2023 and was called the "greatest personality in the history of Brazilian television"?

Bajrakitiyabha

... that Princess Bajrakitiyabha (pictured), who was thought to be the next-in-line to the throne of Thailand, has been in a coma since December 2022?

Flamingo

...that a group of flamingos (pictured) is called a flamboyance?

Shrimp

... that a shrimp's heart is in its head?

Giant Panda

... that the giant panda's (pictured) diet is 99% bamboo?

Anglo-Zanzibar War

... that the shortest war in history, the Anglo-Zanzibar War in 1896, lasted only 38 to 45 minutes?

Hummingbird

... that hummingbirds (pictured) are the only birds that can fly backwards?

India naming dispute

...that the name 'India' was first used by the Greeks to refer specifically to the Lower Indus Valley in ancient Pakistan?

Lettuce

...that lettuce (pictured) was one of the first plants brought to America by Christopher Columbus?

Royal Air Force

... that the Royal Air Force is the oldest air force in the world?

Acid rain

... that acid rain was a term first used in 1872?

Lauren Underwood

... that in 2019, at the age of 32, registered nurse Lauren Underwood (pictured) became the youngest Black woman to serve in the U.S. Congress?

Michael Keaton

... that because of SAG rules, Michael John Douglas had to change his name by searching a phone book under "K," saw "Keaton" and decided to pick it as his surname?

Jesse Jackson

... that in 1983, civil rights activist Jesse Jackson became the first African American since the Reconstruction era to address the Alabama Legislature?

Paetongtarn Shinawatra

... that in 2024, at the age of 37, Paetongtarn Shinawatra became the youngest prime minister in Thailand's history?

Kangaroo

...that a female kangaroo (pictured) has three vaginas?

Speed dating

... that almost half of the women, and about a quarter of the men participating in speed dating make their choice within 30 seconds of meeting the other person?

Srettha Thavisin

... that at 1.92 metres (6 ft 4 in) tall, former Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was the tallest leader within ASEAN?

Yingluck Shinawatra

... that in 2011, Yingluck Shinawatra (pictured) became Thailand's first female prime minister and its youngest in 60 years?

Octopus

...that octopuses have three hearts; two for the gills and one for the rest of the body?

Spaghetti

...that a single strand of spaghetti is called a "spaghetto"?

Eraser

...that before the 1700s, people used wet bread as erasers?

Number

...that no number before 1,000 contains the letter A?

Pluto

...that the ratio between the masses of Pluto and its moon Charon is so great that it is sometimes called a binary system?

Buenos Aires

... that in 2005, Buenos Aires became the first UNESCO City of Design because of the city's architecture and fashion design culture?

Christopher Plummer

... that Christopher Plummer is the only Canadian actor to have won the "Triple Crown of Acting"?

Haumea (dwarf planet)

...that because the dwarf planet Haumea (pictured) was discovered shortly after Christmas, it was originally called Santa?

Titan

...that Saturn's biggest moon Titan could possibly have a subsurface ocean?

Venus

...that Venus (pictured) is called Earth's evil twin because it has sulphuric acid in its clouds?

Lavinia Fontana

...that Lavinia Fontana (self-portrait shown), a 16th century painter, may have been the first woman to paint female nudes?

Strawberry

... that botanically speaking, bananas are berries, but strawberries are not?

Blood

...that there are traces of gold found in blood in the human body?

Tokyo

... that Tokyo started as a small fishing village known as Edo in the 1400s?

Beijing

... that throughout its history, Beijing was the Chinese capital six times?

Michèle George

... that equestrian Michèle George (pictured) is the first winner of a gold medal in para-dressage for Belgium?

Tim Walz

... that in 2007, then-U.S. Representative Tim Walz became the highest-ranking retired enlisted soldier ever to serve in Congress?

Sir Lawrence Bragg

... that at age 25, physicist Sir Lawrence Bragg (pictured) is the youngest person to win a Nobel Prize?

Guinea pig

... that the term Guinea pig is slang for being the first to try something?

Taylor Swift

... that thirteen-time Grammy Awards winner Taylor Swift (pictured) is the first musician to become a billionaire based on songs and performances as their revenue?

Pete Buttigieg

... that U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is the first openly gay individual and first millennial to be a member of the U.S. Cabinet?

Berlin

... that Berlin is the only city in the world that hosts three opera houses?

Janet Yellen

... that Janet Yellen is the first person in American history to lead the three most powerful economic bodies in the Federal government: the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve, and the Council of Economic Advisers?

Hakeem Jeffries

... that U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (pictured) is the first African-American to serve as a congressional party leader?

Truman Show delusion

... that the Truman Show delusion is named after the movie with the same name, because some of the first patients said it provided a good description of what the condition felt like?

Depression (mental illness)

... several scientific studies have found a link between depression and pesticides?

Charles Darwin

... that while studying at Christ's College, Cambridge, Charles Darwin formed a club called "the Gourmet Club" in which he would eat exotic animals?

Rome

... that at 1,500 fountains, Rome has the most fountains of any city in the world?

Priti Patel

... that in 2019, Priti Patel (pictured) became the first British Indian to serve as Home Secretary?

Toronto

... that in 2021, 51% of Toronto residents were born outside Canada with 45% of the city's residents speaking a first language other than French or English?

Madrid

... that Madrid's name comes from the Arabic word magerit, meaning “place of many streams"?

Joe Biden

... that in 2024, Joe Biden (pictured) became the first incumbent president in American history to withdraw from reelection since 1968?

Romance Scam

...that people lose more money to romance scams than to other similar types of scam?

Rachel Reeves

... that in 2024, Rachel Reeves became the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer?

Deb Haaland

... that in 2021, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland (pictured) became the first Native American Cabinet secretary in U.S. history?

Amsterdam

... that Amsterdam sits at two meters below sea level and is built on soft peat and clay in order to stay above water?

Rio de Janeiro

... that Rio de Janeiro is named for a river that does not exist after Portuguese explorers mistook an oceanic bay for a river?

Sexual slavery

...that estimates of the number of sex slaves in 2001 varied between 400,000 and 1.75 million?

Potsdam

... that Potsdam was intended as "a picturesque, pastoral dream" which would remind its people of their relationship with nature and reason?

Myriam Spiteri Debono

... that President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono is a technophobe and uses her husband's email account for official duties?

We Didn't Start the Fire (Fall Out Boy song)

... that the 2023 song "We Didn't Start the Fire", which covers popular events from 1989 to 2023, did not mention the COVID-19 pandemic because it could not rhyme with Bush v. Gore?

JD Vance

... that Vice President of the United States JD Vance is the first millennial to be on a presidential ticket of a major party in the United States?

Sir Keir Starmer

... that the cabinet of British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (pictured) has the most female ministers in the country's history?

Attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania

... that within one day of Donald Trump's attempted assassination in Pennsylvania, his campaign raised over $2 million for his supporters who were hurt or killed in the shooting?

Phoenix, Arizona

... that Phoenix, Arizona is the most populated state capital of the United States?

Masoud Pezeshkian

... that before entering politics, President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian (pictured) was a heart surgeon?

Enumclaw horse sex case

… that one of the most read articles of The Seattle Times in 2005 was about a man who died after having sex with a horse?

Steven Chu

... that former U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu became the first Nobel Prize winner to have a position in the U.S. Cabinet in 2009?

Blanche Lincoln

... that at the age of 38, Blanche Lincoln (pictured) was the youngest woman ever elected to the United States Senate?

Devil

... that in the Koran, the Devil often appears as an animal and tries to get people to do the wrong thing?

Anti-tobacco movement in Nazi Germany

...that when they found a link between smoking and lung cancer in 1940, the Nazis created the first anti-smoking campaign in modern history?

Gabriel García Márquez

... that Colombian Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez (pictured) is the most-translated Spanish-language author?

India

...that the name India comes from the Indus River, which is located mostly in Pakistan and is the national river of the country?

Claudia Sheinbaum

... that President-elect of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum was a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change when they won a Nobel Peace Prize in 2007?

Katherine Johnson

... that Katherine Johnson (pictured) was called one of the first African-American women to work as a NASA scientist?

Ronald Reagan

... that after Korean Air Lines Flight 007 was shot down in 1983, U.S. President Ronald Reagan announced that the American military's GPS would be allowed for civilian use?

Carl Sagan

... that Carl Sagan (pictured) said that smoking cannabis helped him in writing his books?

Adolf Hitler

... that according to historians, Adolf Hitler had only one testicle?

Lyndon B. Johnson

... that at age 42, Lyndon B. Johnson was the youngest leader of the United States Senate in American history?

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