Studies have found that loneliness can increase the risk of early death as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day - and may be more harmful than obesity.

Technically, due to time zones, Earth experiences 26 hours in a single calendar day. The introduction of the International Date Line means that American Samoa is 26 hours behind Kiribati's Line Islands, the first to enter a new day.

The highest natural point in the Maldives is Mount Villingili, with a summit of 5.1 m (17 ft). It's located on Villingili Island, on the 8th hole of a golf course.

It took Ernő Rubik, inventor of the Rubik's Cube, one month to solve his own invention.

Contrary to popular belief, goldfish memories last months - not seconds. They can learn tricks, navigate mazes, recognise owners, and remember sounds for feeding.

Studies have shown that people living within a mile of a golf course are twice as likely to develop Parkinson's, likely due to pesticide use.

Studies have shown that white is the safest car colour, with a 12% lower risk of accidents compared to darker colours, due to its higher visibility in all lighting conditions.