Astronauts cannot burp in space because the lack of gravity prevents food and gas from separating in the stomach as they do on Earth. Their diet is carefully designed to avoid foods that produce excess gas.

In Nigeria, there is a village called Ubang where men and women speak different languages. Despite this, they understand each other perfectly, showcasing a unique example of gender-based linguistic duality.

Technically, due to time zones, Earth experiences 26 hours in a single calendar day. The introduction of the International Date Line means that American Samoa is 26 hours behind Kiribati's Line Islands, the first to enter a new day.

The highest natural point in the Maldives is Mount Villingili, with a summit of 5.1 m (17 ft). It's located on Villingili Island, on the 8th hole of a golf course.

It took Ernő Rubik, inventor of the Rubik's Cube, one month to solve his own invention.

Contrary to popular belief, goldfish memories last months - not seconds. They can learn tricks, navigate mazes, recognise owners, and remember sounds for feeding.

Studies have shown that people living within a mile of a golf course are twice as likely to develop Parkinson's, likely due to pesticide use.