The real name for a hashtag is an octothorpe. The 'octo' refers to the eight points in the symbol, but according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the 'thorpe' part is a mystery.

Your doctor's political preferences can influence the treatment they recommend. Their personal beliefs may shape their approach to issues like reproductive health, end-of-life care, or vaccinations.

The world's top institution for undergraduates, measured by Nobel prize winners per 10,000 students, is the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris.

Heading a football can reduce memory by up to 67% for 24 hours, according to a study by the University of Stirling.

According to a 2016 study, Americans spend an average of 1.3 years of their lives deciding what to watch on television.

The new British five-pound notes, released in 2016, are not suitable for vegetarians as they contain small amounts of tallow, a substance derived from animal fat.

Studies show that intelligent people are often messier and swear more frequently. Clutter is linked to creativity, and swearing reflects a rich vocabulary, challenging common stereotypes.