All the chemicals in the human body have a combined value of approximately £4.00. See more

Albert Einstein's parents were worried he was mentally slow, because it took him a long time to learn how to speak. See more

Two-thirds of the world's executions occur in China. See more

Icthyomaniacs are people who are crazy about fish. See more

On average, Americans spend about 6 months of their lives waiting in front of traffic lights. See more

Humans, bonobo monkeys, and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure. See more

In Tibet it is considered good manners to stick out your tongue at someone. See more

To "testify" was based on men in the Roman court swearing to a statement made by swearing on their testicles. 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