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you need to know these cool facts?
As human beings, we are curious creatures, always eager to learn something new. With the advent of technology and the internet, we now have access to a wealth of information right at our fingertips. But not all knowledge is equally useful or interesting. In this article, we'll explore some cool and quirky facts that might make you go "hmm," but may not necessarily help you in your day-to-day life.
1. The average person walks the equivalent of four times around the earth in their lifetime.
Isn't that amazing? If you add up all the steps you take in your lifetime, it's equivalent to walking around the earth four times! Of course, this also means that we could all use a little more exercise to stay healthy.
2. The shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar and lasted only 38 minutes.
In 1896, Britain declared war on Zanzibar over a dispute about who would succeed the Sultan. The British Navy quickly destroyed the Zanzibar's palace and their forces surrendered. The whole conflict lasted just 38 minutes, making it the shortest war in history.
3. The world's largest snowflake on record was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick.
On January 28th, 1887, a snowflake that measured 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick fell in Fort Keogh, Montana in the US. That's about the size of a large pizza! Of course, this record-breaking snowflake was likely made up of many smaller snowflakes stuck together.
4. The shortest international flight in the world is between the Isle of Man and Northern Ireland and lasts only 2 minutes.
If you need to make a quick international trip, this might be the flight for you. The distance between the Isle of Man and Northern Ireland is only 13 miles, and the flight lasts just 2 minutes! Of course, with boarding and security checks, it might take longer to get to the airport than it does to complete the flight.
5. There are more possible iterations of a game of chess than there are atoms in the known universe.
This might sound like an exaggeration, but it's actually true. The game of chess has 10 to the power of 120 possible moves, while the number of atoms in the known universe is estimated to be 10 to the power of 80. That means the number of possible chess games is incomprehensibly huge!
While these facts may not change your life, they can be fun to share with others or to impress your friends with your knowledge. And who knows, maybe one day, they'll come in handy during a trivia night or pub quiz. Just remember, there's always something new to learn and discover in this amazing world we live in.
