Daily Facts (23 Nov 2025)
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Steven Spielberg considered Peter Pan his favorite tale as a child and had his first taste of directing it at age 11 in a school production.
Dunnet Head is the most northerly point on mainland UK, located 11 miles west/northwest of John o' Groats.
The pituitary gland is often referred to as the "master gland" because it produces hormones that regulate many body functions and stimulates other endocrine glands to produce hormones.
The Marine Corps adopted the motto "Semper Fidelis" in 1883, signifying the dedication of individual Marines to "Corps and country," as well as to their fellow Marines.
In 2006, German Greenpeace had 550,000 supporters and generated annual returns of approximately 40 million Euros, making it the highest income-generating national branch of Greenpeace worldwide.
Louisa May Alcott wrote 'Little Women' in just ten weeks, becoming so consumed with it that she sometimes forgot to eat or sleep.
J.R.R. Tolkien's writings on "The Silmarillion" were continually revised until his death in 1973, forming the foundational mythology for his later works, including "The Lord of the Rings."
Julius Caesar was born in 100 B.C. to a patrician family that claimed descent from Aeneas, the mythical founder of Rome.
Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," often considered one of the most requested rock songs of all time, drew inspiration from Celtic mythology and is renowned for its musical and lyrical complexity.
Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia became the first black African to win a gold medal at the Olympics, achieving this historic feat while running barefoot in the marathon at the 1960 Rome Games.
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Daily Facts (22 Nov 2025)
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Radiohead pioneered the concept of surprise album releases, notably dropping "In Rainbows" in 2007 with just 10 days' notice and a pay-what-you-want download model.
Sergey Bubka set a total of 35 world records during his pole vault career.
King Lear is about to divide his kingdom among his daughters, which is a pivotal event in the play.
Kleptomania is classified as an impulse control disorder where individuals experience an uncontrollable urge to steal items that hold little or no value to them.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the public execution of his defense chief Hyon Yong Chol with an anti-aircraft gun for complaining about him and sleeping during a cabinet meeting.
Evander Holyfield is the only 4-time World Heavyweight Champion, having won the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles multiple times throughout his career.
M&M's were initially exclusive to the military during World War II, providing heat-resistant chocolate in soldiers' rations.
A traditional brachioplasty, or arm lift, involves an incision along the inner aspect of the arm to reduce excess skin and fat, and the surgery typically takes two to three hours under general anesthesia.
"Albert Herring was premiered on 20 June 1947 at Glyndebourne, conducted by the composer Benjamin Britten."
Larry Parks was the only actor among the original 19 people accused by the House Un-American Activities Committee of being Communists.
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Today's facts: Elliptical Orbits; Mass displacement; Brand Origins; Ashes division; Estuary-dependent; Restorative Nature; Patricide.; Breakthrough; Transfer Controversy; Healthcare Acronyms
Daily Facts (21 Nov 2025)
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Kepler's first law states that the path of each planet around the sun is an ellipse, with the sun located at one of the foci of the ellipse.
By the end of 2009, some 43.3 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced due to conflict and persecution, the highest number since the mid-1990s.
Adidas was founded in 1948 by Adi Dassler, who created the brand after separating from his brother Rudolf, who went on to establish Puma.
Beverley Unwin controversially split her fiancé Fred Elliott's ashes into two halves, presenting Ashley with his share in an instant-gravy jar.
Seventy-five percent of commercial fish species depend on estuaries for their primary habitat, spawning grounds, and nursery areas.
The forest in 'As You Like It' is depicted as a place of healing and honesty, contrasting with the deceptive and envious nature of the court, suggesting a need for balance between nature and political life.
Kylo Ren kills his father, Han Solo, at the climax of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
"Three Times a Lady" was the only Motown song to reach the Top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1978, and it was the Commodores' first number-one hit, topping the chart for two weeks.
Carlos Tévez's transfer from Corinthians to West Ham United in 2006 was marked by controversy, as it involved a record £5.5 million fine imposed on West Ham for breaching Premier League rules regarding the signings of Tévez and Javier Mascherano.
The list includes acronyms from various health care associations and organizations, such as the American Association of Health Plans and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Daily Facts (20 Nov 2025)
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The Old Testament was composed and edited by members of the Hebrew-Jewish community over a span of several centuries, beginning in the twelfth century B.C. and concluding at the start of the Christian era.
Roughly 44% of junk mail is thrown away unopened
The Cosmopolitan cocktail became widely popular due to its association with the television show "Sex and the City."
Jaffa is one of the oldest functioning harbors in the world, historically significant as the port from which cedars were transported for the construction of Solomon’s Temple.
Hawaii's Department of Education has been unable to find Barack Obama's kindergarten records, which is unusual for a specific student.
Christopher Plummer became the oldest person in Academy history to win an Oscar at the age of 82.
St. Mark's Basilica, nicknamed the "Church of Gold" for its opulence, has been the seat of the Patriarch of Venice since 1807.
Rabies virus has a single-stranded, antisense RNA genome of approximately 12 kb that encodes five proteins: N, P, M, G, and L.
Bobby Seale was a co-founder of the Black Panther Party, which created the Ten Point Program advocating for civil rights and social justice.
There are 293 steps to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Daily Facts (19 Nov 2025)
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Heidi Klum has insured her legs for two million dollars.
George Orwell fought for the Loyalists in the Spanish Civil War and was wounded, later fleeing for his life when Communists attempted to eliminate their allies on the far left.
The first item sold on eBay was a broken laser pointer, purchased by a collector of broken laser pointers.
Dionysius the Areopagite identified nine distinct orders of angels, categorized into three major choirs within the celestial hierarchy.
The 2014 Badminton Uber Cup took place at the Siri Fort indoor Stadium in India.
Arthur Conan Doyle's investigations into the wrongful conviction of George Edalji led to the establishment of the Court of Criminal Appeal.
Ian Fleming wrote his first James Bond novel, Casino Royale, in 1952 while on vacation at his home in Jamaica, which he named Goldeneye after a military mission.
Alfred Lord Tennyson was a significant English poet, known for his influential works and quotes.
Sabatier knives are fully-forged from a single piece of steel, a manufacturing process that is considered superior to the more common method of knife production.
Camille Saint-Saëns was the first major composer to write music specifically for cinema.
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