This is a transcript of a video presenting 50 amazing facts. The facts cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, technology, and entertainment.
Some interesting facts include:
- Britain spread the lie that carrots improve eyesight during WWII to distract the Nazis from a new technology.
- A man named Frane Selak is known as the world's luckiest man, having survived multiple accidents and even winning the lottery.
- The sixth-tallest pyramid in the world is a Bass Pro Shops mega store in Memphis, Tennessee.
- A study found that people who draw pictures of their favorite comfort foods can experience a 28% increase in their mood.
- A group of hackers turned a building at MIT into a giant, playable Tetris game.
- A single Italian company, Luxottica SpA, controls a significant portion of the eyewear industry.
- The first message sent between two computers over the internet was "lo" in 1969, intended to be "login" but the computer crashed.
- The Persian king Cyrus the Great issued the first decree on human rights in 539 BC.
- A pet alligator named Saturn, once owned by Hitler, is still alive and living at the Moscow Zoo.
- Only one person has been killed by armed police in Iceland since it became an independent republic in 1944.
The video also shares facts about animal behavior, technology, and unusual records, making it an entertaining and informative watch.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Britain created the myth that carrots improve eyesight to distract the Nazis from a new technology for night raids.
2. Frank Hayes, an American jockey, died mid-race in 1923 but his body remained on the horse and crossed the finish line in first place.
3. Lonely people spend more time in bed, regardless of whether they're tired or not, according to studies from the University of Chicago.
4. Rick Astley became an internet phenomenon in 2007 with his video "Never Gonna Give You Up" but earned only $12 in royalties from 150 million YouTube views.
5. In the Vietnamese version of Cinderella, "Tam Cam", Cinderella dismembers her stepsister and sends her body to her stepmother to eat.
6. A "gut feeling" is a chemical signal created by the stomach to warn the brain of danger.
7. The residents of Naco, Arizona, and Naco, Mexico, have an annual tradition of playing a volleyball match over the border fence.
8. Gary Rosheisen, a cat owner from Ohio, taught his cat to dial 911, and the cat successfully called for help when Rosheisen had a stroke in 2006.
9. Jets leave a white trail across the sky due to carbon dioxide and water creating visible moisture.
10. Drawing a picture of your favorite comfort food can actually cheer you up, according to a study by St. Bonaventure University in New York.
11. Frane Selak is known as the world's luckiest man, having survived a train crash, a plane crash, a bus accident, and two car explosions.
12. The residents of Naco, Arizona, and Naco, Mexico, have an annual tradition of playing a volleyball match over the border fence.
13. In the Vietnamese version of Cinderella, "Tam Cam", Cinderella dismembers her stepsister and sends her body to her stepmother to eat.
14. A "gut feeling" is a chemical signal created by the stomach to warn the brain of danger.
15. Harvard is free for students with an annual family income of less than $65,000.
16. There are seven people in the world who have key cards that can reboot the internet system when five of the keys are used together.
17. King Conrad III of Germany captured a castle in 1140 and allowed the women to leave with whatever they could carry on their backs, leading to some women carrying their husbands.
18. Carrie Mulligan and Marcus Mumford were childhood pen pals who lost contact, found fame, and eventually fell in love and got married.
19. In the 13th century, Frederick II, emperor of Germany, conducted an experiment to discover the natural language of humans by placing 50 newborns in the care of nurses who did not speak to them.
20. The first message sent between two computers over the internet was "lo" in 1969, which was supposed to be "login" but the computer crashed after the first two letters.
21. Skeleton flowers have delicate petals that become transparent when it rains.
22. The tradition of having bridesmaids in a wedding originated as a way to confuse evil spirits or those who wished harm on the bride.
23. In 539 BC, Persian king Cyrus the Great issued the first ever decree on human rights, freeing slaves, declaring the right to choose one's own religion, and establishing racial equality.
24. In Russia, 30% of all deaths in 2012 were attributed to alcohol.
25. Herders in Finland spray reindeer's antlers with reflective paint to reduce traffic accidents.
26. A team of hackers at MIT turned their Earth and Planetary Science Department building into a giant, multicolored, playable Tetris game in 2011.
27. During the Vietnam War, American troops would eat small amounts of C4 plastic explosive to get high.
28. Virtually all of the eyewear industry is controlled by one Italian company, Luxottica SpA.
29. The very first message sent between two computers over the internet was "lo" in 1969, which was supposed to be "login" but the computer crashed after the first two letters.
30. Skeleton flowers have delicate petals that become transparent when it rains.
31. In 1859, English settler Thomas Austin released 24 rabbits onto his property in Australia, which led to a population explosion and 10 billion rabbits by the 1920s.
32. Children will eat as much sugar as you give them because they are biologically wired to crave high-calorie foods during rapid growth.
33. All US astronauts are required to learn Russian as part of their training.
34. A service dog named Opal guides her blind owner and also guides the family's previous guide dog, Edward.
35. J. Paul Getty, an oil and gas tycoon, installed a payphone in his house to prevent visitors from running up his phone bill.
36. The Bohemian Grove is a 137-year-old secret exclusive camp for rich and powerful men.
37. When howling together, no two wolves will howl on the same note, instead harmonizing to create the illusion of more wolves.
38. Children will eat as much sugar as you give them because they are biologically wired to crave high-calorie foods during rapid growth.
39. László Polgár developed a method to raise child prodigies and wrote a book on it.
40. In 2014, a fan was waving a flare at a Polish soccer game when a security guard used pepper spray on him, causing him to burst into flames.
41. German canoeist Oskar Speck kayaked from Germany to Australia between 1932 and 1939 but was declared a prisoner of war upon arrival due to the outbreak of World War II.
42. Scientists at the University of South Denmark created "Aquaman crystals" that can absorb and store oxygen for later use.
43. Killer whales in captivity with dolphins can learn and use the dolphins' complicated language.
44. Richard Nixon was a member of the Bohemian Grove and referred to it as "the most faggy goddamn thing you'll ever imagine".
45. Results from an online survey revealed that 11% of Americans think HTML is a type of STD.
46. In the 13th century, Frederick II, emperor of Germany, conducted an experiment to discover the natural language of humans by placing 50 newborns in the care of nurses who did not speak to them.
47. All US astronauts are required to learn Russian as part of their training.
48. A service dog named Opal guides her blind owner and also guides the family's previous guide dog, Edward.
49. Astronauts report letting go of objects in midair after returning from trips to space, expecting them to float.
50. In 2011, more than 30% of all deaths in Russia were attributed to alcohol.
51. Herders in Finland spray reindeer's antlers with reflective paint to reduce traffic accidents.
52. Anything that a duckling meets within the first 10 minutes after it's born will be considered its parent forever.
53. On the St. Lawrence River between Canada and the US, there's an island called "Just Enough Room" with just enough space for a tree and a house.
54. Beyoncé's father, Matthew Knowles, made her and the other members of Destiny's Child run a mile while singing to prepare for performances.
55. In 1969, Bill Cosby won a Man of the Year Award and joked about renaming it "The Nice Guy As Far As We Know Award".
56. Only one person has ever been killed by armed police in Iceland since it became an independent republic in 1944.
57. An estimated equivalent of the world's population travels in Otis elevators and escalators every three days.
58. Anything that a duckling meets within the first 10 minutes after it's born will be considered its parent forever.
59. Hitler had a pet alligator named Saturn, now aged 85, which was gifted to the Russians by the British government.
60. Saturn, Hitler's pet alligator, can be seen at the Moscow Zoo.