1. The entire world's population could fit inside Los Angeles.
The world's total population is more than 7.5 billion. And obviously, that number sounds huge. However, it might feel a little more manageable once you learn that if every single one of those people stood shoulder-to-shoulder, they could all fit within the 500 square miles of Los Angeles, according to National Geographic.
2. Cockroaches were there 120 million years before dinosaurs roamed the earth.
3. Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different.
Just like unique fingerprints, humans also have a unique tongue print. Each individual has a unique tongue print.
4. Indonesia is home to some of the shortest people in the world.
Though there are short people and tall people everywhere, Indonesia is home to some of the shortest people in the world, according to data compiled from various global sources by the Telegraph in 2017.
5. Four babies are born every second.
Every second, we welcome four new babies into our overall population. You can find out by doing a little math that means there are approximately 250 births each minute, 15,000 each hour, and 360,000 each day. In a full year, there are around 131.4 million babies born on Earth, according to the Ecology Global Network.
6. Spider webs were used as bandages in ancient times.
In ancient Greece and Rome, doctors used spider webs to make bandages for their patients. Spider webs supposedly have natural antiseptic and anti-fungal properties, which can help keep wounds clean and prevent infection. It's also said that spider webs are rich in vitamin K, which helps promote clotting.
7. Sunglasses were originally designed for Chinese judges to hide their expressions in court.😎
Today, sunglasses serve as protective eyewear, effectively preventing bright sunlight from causing discomfort or damage to our eyes. Of course, they're also a fashion accessory. But sunglasses were originally made out of smoky quartz in the 12th century China, where they were they were used by judges to mask their emotions when they were questioning witnesses.
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