More than 1,000 types of bananas exist, split into 50 categories — from tiny red finger bananas to massive green plantains. They’re not all yellow, and many aren’t sweet.

French toast originated in ancient Rome. The French called it 'Roman bread' for centuries before Americans coined the name 'French toast.'

Erik the Red, exiled from Iceland, named Greenland in 982 to make it sound more appealing and attract settlers to establish a community.

For the first time, US adults bought more toys for themselves than any other age group in early 2024, overtaking the preschooler market. In the past year, 43% of adults purchased a toy for personal use.

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt ate 100 McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets every day for 10 days during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He went on to win three gold medals and set three world records.

Approximately 60% of people worldwide (4.5 billion people) lack access to a suitable, modern toilet in their home, according to UNICEF.

The average American lost 2.6 IQ points due to leaded gas, rising to 5.7 points for those born between 1971 and 1974. Leaded gasoline was fully banned in the United States in 1996.