The budgerigar is the third most popular pet in the world, after cats and dogs.

A medieval cure for nosebleeds was dipping a man’s testicles in cold water and vinegar – and if necessary, repeating this process again.

Breasts can move up to 19cm when not supported during running. The movement has the potential to create the same gravitational force (G force) that an F1 driver experiences during a race.

Barbra Streisand’s mom didn’t want her daughter to go into show business and encouraged her to be a typist. In an act of rebellion, Barbra grew out her fingernails.

Other than 57 prototypes that were not sold to the public, there’s no such thing as a 1983 Corvette.

This article appears in April 4 • 2025.

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