Arts & Culture Archives - Interesting Facts

1930s U.S. Los Angeles Olympic diploma

Athletes who place in the top eight of an Olympic event receive an Olympic diploma.

Hand holding receiver of a rotary phone

Why Dial Tones Sound Like That (And Other Noises You Never Question)

Some cultures see a frog (or a rabbit) on the moon.

One in 10 people in Iceland will publish a book.

Person celebrating Mardi Gras dressed in festive garb

5 Facts That Bring Mardi Gras to Life

Handheld tally counter at 9,999 clicks

No number before 1,000 contains the letter ‘A.’