In the 1800's, people believed that gin could cure stomach problems. See more

72% of people in Mali earn less than $1 per day. See more

Former enemies, America and Russia now have a great deal in common - they both lead the world in locking people up. See more

In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. The husband's lover, on the o See more

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1 in every 200 people is a psychopath and they look just like everyone else. See more

More than 50% of the people in the world have never made or received a telephone call. See more

Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair. See more

Average number of people airborne over the US any given hour: 61,000. See more

On average, 100 people choke to death on ball-point pens every year, so don't stick it in your mouth! See more

Icthyomaniacs are people who are crazy about fish. See more

The largest employer in the world is the Indian railway system, employing over a million people! See more

Don't give a dog chocolate! Chocolate affects a dog's heart and nervous system; a few ounces are enough to kill a small dog. See more

On average people fear spiders more than they do death. See more

You can't kill yourself by holding your breath. See more