“Craic” (pronounced “crack”) is Irish slang for fun.

The burrowing owl cannot dig holes of its own and relies on holes dug by others such as prairie dogs and ground squirrels.

According to one study, among white-collar health professionals, dentists have the highest suicide rate: 7.18%. The suicide rate for the general population in the U.S. is around 0.42%.

The longest conveyor belt in the world is in Western Australia and stretches more than 19 miles.

According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, here are the top 10 happiest countries, in order: Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Netherlands, Costa Rica, Norway, Israel, Luxembourg, and Mexico.

This article appears in May 23 • 2025.

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