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.

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.