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

An average woman consumes approximately 20 kg of lipstick in her life. See more

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

A chicken who just lost its head can run the length of a football field before dropping dead. See more

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

Those stars and colours you see when you rub your eyes are called phosphenes. 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

The ant can lift 50 times its own weight. See more