A recent study found that body fat percentage was the strongest predictor of male attractiveness. The most attractive bodies had around 13–14% body fat — a level linked to optimal metabolic health.

In Brazil, jails reduce prisoners' sentences by 4 days (up to 48 days a year) for every book they read and report on.

Tennis player Andre Agassi won 10 of 11 matches after noticing a 'tick' in Boris Becker's serve. Agassi could predict Becker's serve based on the position of his tongue. He revealed this to Becker over a beer - after they'd both retired.

Two thousand years ago, a Greek engineer named Hero invented early versions of the steam engine, wind turbine, and vending machine, showcasing remarkable ingenuity that foreshadowed modern technology.

A South Korean study found that playing classical music to rice crops triggered gene expressions that enhanced growth. This suggests plants can "respond" to sound​.

You are 13.8% more likely to die on your birthday.

The world record for the most push-ups performed in one day is 46,001, set by Charles Servizio in 1993. On average, he completed 32 push-ups per minute for 24 hours.