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Fact: Chicks start communicating with their mothers even before they even hatch.
In fact, they even warn each other of danger while still in their shells.
Fact: There’s a basketball court on top of the U.S. Supreme Court building.
It’s even punnily called “The Highest Court In All The Land,” which we appreciate.
Fact: Squirrels will adopt other squirrel babies.
This means that abandoned squirrel babies still get to have families. We’re not crying, you’re crying.
Fact: Goats have accents.
What a goat sounds like heavily depends on the region they grow up in, just like humans.
Fact: The quokka is the happiest animal ever.
Quokka is known as the happiest animal in the world. They’re not only always smiling, but they’re also one of the friendliest animals toward humans.
Fact: Hershey Kisses are called “kisses” because of how it’s made.
Apparently, the sound and motion of them being dropped on the conveyor belt sounds just like a kiss. Mwah!
Fact: 46 episodes of “Seinfeld” feature a Superman reference.
The legend goes that Superman appears in some form in all 172 episodes, but researchers into this important issue have found only 46 instances of a Superman reference.
Fact: Neil Armstrong went through customs after returning from the moon.
Fact: Dogs feel safe when they smell their humans.
We truly do not deserve dogs, but it’s nice to know that we make them happy.
Fact: Mr. Rogers was an ordained minister.
That’s why he was so good at talking about kindness and patience.
Fact: Cuddling is very good for you.
Cuddling your loved ones helps you release oxytocin, which is known as the love hormone—it makes you feel happy!
Fact: Dogs sneeze to show they’re play-fighting.
We sneeze because of dust, they do it because they’re happy and excited.
Fact: Honeybees can hold hands.
Their “hands” resemble hooks, and they tend to do it while they’re sleeping. Cute!
Fact: In Switzerland, it’s illegal to only own one guinea pig.
Guinea pigs are social animals, so if you want to own one in Switzerland you need to also get a mate for it
Fact: There’s a village in the Netherlands made specifically to help people with dementia.
Don’t let the fact that it was once compared to the town on The Truman Show deter you, it’s a very sweet concept.
Fact: Humans learn to laugh and smile before they can speak.
Because happiness is truly the most important thing!
Fact: Baby chimps sometimes play with baby dolls.
They make baby dolls out of sticks, and love playing with them. That’s adorable
Fact: Chimps will sometimes help humans.
If you’re trying to reach for something and can’t get it, a chimp might just help you out.
Fact: Smiling can lower stress.
If you needed a reason to smile today, do it because it’ll lower your heart rate!
Fact: There’s an island in Japan filled with friendly rabbits.
The island is named Okunoshima, and it is filled with rabbits that were once used for chemical testing, but now are free to roam the island as they wish.
The birthplace of the legendary Gurkha soldiers, Nepal has a long history of bravery and military prowess.
The Gurkhas have served in various armies worldwide and are renowned for their loyalty and fearlessness.
Nepal has a rich tradition of handicrafts and craftsmanship.
Artisans in Nepal are known for their intricate wood carvings, metalwork, pottery, and Thanka paintings, showcasing their skills and creativity.
The Chitwan National Park in Nepal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its conservation efforts and diverse wildlife.
Visitors can witness endangered species like the Bengal tiger, one-horned rhinoceros, and Asian elephants in their natural habitat.
Nepal follows a unique calendar system known as the Bikram Sambat.
The Nepali calendar is approximately 56 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar and is widely used for religious and cultural events.
The traditional dress for men in Nepal is called the Daura Suruwal, while for women, it is the Gunyu Choli.
These ethnic attires reflect the country’s cultural heritage and are often worn during festivals and special occasions.
Fact: Ducks shake their tails when they’re happy.
They tend to do it when eating or drinking water.
Fact: A town in Alaska had a cat as mayor.
His name was Mr. Stubbs, and he was honorary mayor for 17 years. He also lived until he was 20.
Fact: Babies sleep 5,400 hours in the first year of their life.
Dogs’ sense of smell might be pretty amazing, but don’t forget about their hearing! Everything from the positioning of their ears to the muscles in them helps dogs pick up a whole host of sounds that humans can’t hear. In fact, the most popular explanation for why dogs tilt their heads is that they’re trying to locate the source of a sound.