Studies show that eating spicy food can help you lose weight. Participants who ate spicier meals consumed up to 25% fewer calories, ate more slowly, and still felt just as full and satisfied.

A recent study found that medication absorbs fastest when lying on your right side, as it helps the stomach work better. Researchers had previously assumed standing would be most effective.

The oldest barrel of drinkable wine, dating back to 1472, has been tasted only three times: in 1576 for an alliance, in 1716 after a fire, and in 1944 to celebrate Strasbourg's liberation in World War II.

The term 'shrapnel' comes from Lieutenant-General Henry Shrapnel, a British officer who, in 1784, invented a shell that exploded mid-air, scattering metal fragments now named after him.

Movie trailers were originally shown after the main film - not before - which is why they're called 'trailers.' This changed in the early 20th century when theaters moved them to ensure audiences watched them.

The women's world record for most push-ups in an hour is held by 59-year-old grandmother of 12, DonnaJean Wilde, who achieved 1,575 in 2023—an average of 26.25 per minute. She also holds a world record for planking.

Research from Columbia Business School shows that job candidates who propose a salary range - especially a 'bolstering range,' where the low end matches their goal - secure higher salaries than those who offer a single number.