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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is the longest mountain range on Earth, stretching over 10,000 miles beneath the Atlantic Ocean. #FACT thefactsite.com/ocean-facts/

The United Nations officially recognized International Women's Day in 1975 and introduced annual themes for the celebration, starting in 1996. #FACT thefactsite.com/international-…

Since the Gregorian calendar was introduced in 1582, Ash Wednesday has never fallen on leap day (February 29), but it is projected to do so for the first time in 2096. #FACT thefactsite.com/ash-wednesday-…

People born in the Year of the Horse are often regarded as energetic, confident, ambitious, independent, and occasionally impulsive. #FACT thefactsite.com/chinese-horse-…

In 2014, a man bought 99 iPhone 6s as a unique way to publicly propose, only to be heartbroken when his girlfriend said no. #FACT thefactsite.com/stupid-things-…

The seven members of boy band December 10 can play 14 different instruments between them, including guitar, drums, bass, piano, harmonica, clarinet, and percussion. #FACT thefactsite.com/december-10-bo…

In Latin, the word “generator” originally meant “one who produces or gives birth,” meaning that etymologically, this tool gives birth to facts! #FACT thefactsite.com/fact-generator/

In the 1960s, a chemist accidentally created scratch-and-sniff stickers while attempting to develop a new type of paper. #FACT thefactsite.com/national-stick…

Chronic stress weakens your immune system by elevating cortisol, which reduces white blood cells and increases inflammation, making you sick. #FACT thefactsite.com/stress-facts/

In Australia, Santa spreads joy by riding fire trucks and tossing candy to kids during the festive summer season. #FACT thefactsite.com/australia-chri…

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights features 30 articles that protect everyone's social, religious, cultural, and political rights. #FACT thefactsite.com/human-rights-d…

The zombies in "The Last of Us" were inspired by the ophiocordyceps fungus, which turns ants into "zombies" to spread its spores. #FACT thefactsite.com/mushroom-facts/

The Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 featured venison, seafood, cornbread, and porridge instead of turkey and now-traditional sides. #FACT thefactsite.com/who-were-pilgr…

Wolverines are so bold that they often steal food from larger predators like wolves, bears, and mountain lions without waiting their turn. #FACT thefactsite.com/wolverine-anim…

Nutmeg adds warmth to pumpkin spice, but it can be toxic in very high doses, so use it sparingly for the best blend. #FACT thefactsite.com/pumpkin-spice-…

A single serving of nachos can pack 300-600 calories, primarily from toppings, while each tortilla chip has just 6-15 calories. #FACT thefactsite.com/national-nacho…

Learning new information in small daily doses leads to stronger long-term memory retention. #FACT thefactsite.com/daily-facts/

The CIA operates a secretive museum that showcases its history, but it's off-limits to the public. #FACT thefactsite.com/cia-facts/

Vampires didn’t start out as pale, romantic immortals, but as bloated, corpse-like monsters blamed for disease. #FACT thefactsite.com/vampire-facts/

The immune system is a complex network of cells, organs like the spleen and thymus, and molecules that protect you from infections. #FACT thefactsite.com/boost-immune-s…