David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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December 2, 2025
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The Mystery of Savants: How Can They Have Expert Knowledge Without Learning?
There is something mysterious and awe-inspiring about savants. While most people have to learn and study for years to gain knowledge, savants possess unparalleled skills and knowledge without any previous learning or instruction. How is this, the mystery of savants,…
Interesting Fact #12: There is More Life Underground Than Above It
The closest and probably least known form of life underground is the fungal web that connects trees and other aboveground life forms like a kind of internet in the dirt. It’s colloquially known as the “Wood Wide Web.” by David…
Interesting Fact #11 – Earth Is the Only Planet Not Named After a God or Goddess
Most people believe that the planets in our solar system are named after Roman gods and goddesses. However, this is not the case for Earth. The name “Earth” is derived from the Old English word “eorþe” which means “ground” or…
Interesting Fact #9 – The First Product Sold Online Was a Sting album
The first product ever sold online was a Sting album. On August 11, 1994, the album was sold on Netscape’s website for $12.48. This was significant because it marked the beginning of eCommerce and showed that selling products online was…
Interesting Fact #7 – There Are More Trees on Earth than Stars in the Milky Way
There are an estimated 400 billion trees on Earth, which is significantly more than the estimated 100-400 billion stars in the Milky Way. Trees play an important role in our environment and provide us with many benefits, including clean air…
Interesting Fact #5 – There Are More Public Libraries in the United States than McDonald’s Restaurants
There are over 9,000 McDonald’s restaurants in the United States but there are over 17,000 public libraries. So, next time you’re looking for a place to read or study, remember that your local library is always a great option! But…
Interesting Fact #3 – The average person spends about 3 years of their life on the toilet.
You might not want to think about it but the average person spends a lot of time on the toilet. The average person spends about 3 years of their life on the toilet. That’s a lot of time sitting on…
Interesting Fact #2 – The “sixth sense” is a real thing
…and it’s called proprioception. We often hear about people’s “sixth sense” but what exactly is this mysterious ability? Well, it turns out that the “sixth sense” is a real thing and it’s called proprioception, also known as kinesthesia. by David…
Interesting Fact #1 The lifespan of a housefly is only 24 hours.
Did you know that the average lifespan of a housefly is only 24 hours? That’s right, just one day! In that short time, they manage to cram in a lot of activities. For example, did you know that female houseflies…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor