A human life is worth $13.7 million - according to the US Department of Transportation, which uses this 'statistical value of life' when weighing the costs and benefits of safety regulations.

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.

Greenland is portrayed about 14 times larger than its actual size on most maps because the Mercator projection distorts the true size of landmasses, especially those near the poles.

A 2013 study found that the soft drink Sprite can help break down acetaldehyde, a metabolite of ethanol, potentially making it an effective remedy for hangovers.

The Eiffel Tower was scheduled for demolition in 1909 but was saved due to its newfound utility as a radio mast.

Researchers have decoded the vocalizations of fruit bats, revealing that they mostly argue with each other about food, sleeping spots, and unwanted mating advances.

Alaskan wood frogs produce an antifreeze-like substance that allows them to freeze solid for up to 8 months, then thaw and return to life in the spring.