Most wild figs contain the digested remains of a wasp, an essential partner in their pollination. While the fig’s enzymes usually break the wasp down completely, partial remains can occasionally be found.

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.

Even if the U.S. justice system were correct 99.5% of the time, it would still send 10,000 innocent people to prison each year.

25% of all known animal species are beetles.

Penguins have a specialised gland above their eyes that filters salt from their blood. This allows them to drink seawater, excreting the salt through their beaks or nostrils.