Daily Facts

Daily Facts (01 Feb 2026)
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Bithynia was one of the few regions that successfully resisted complete conquest by Alexander the Great during his eastern campaigns in the 4th century BC.
Nigel Farage's resignation as Ukip leader was rejected, allowing him to remain in the post despite his earlier announcement that he would step down if he failed to win a parliamentary seat.
The Saatchi & Saatchi advertising agency created the controversial "Labour Isn't Working" poster in 1978, which effectively provoked the opposition into a public reaction and became a pivotal moment in political advertising strategy.
The Four Musketeers won 8 straight French singles titles from 1925 to 1932.
"It’s a Wonderful Life" was initially a box-office flop, failing to recoup its $3.7 million cost with only $3.3 million in earnings during its initial run.
The People's Physics Book aims to provide an inexpensive alternative textbook for high school and college physics students and teachers, promoting a cooperative approach to physics education.
Carl von Linné, known as the 'Father of Taxonomy', published the first edition of his classification of living things in 1735, which evolved into a multi-volume work by 1758, fundamentally shaping how we classify organisms today.
Mark Cavendish holds the record for the most successful British cyclist with a total of 48 Grand Tour stage wins and 30 Tour de France stage victories.
Argentina invaded The Falkland Islands, leading to British forces recapturing the islands in June and Argentina's subsequent surrender.
The three Billy Goats Gruff successfully outsmart a troll by leveraging their size differences to allow each goat to cross the bridge safely.
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Daily Facts (31 Jan 2026)
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Ronaldinho, a two-time World Player of the Year, played for 70 minutes in a friendly match for Peru's Cienciano and impressed the crowd with a 25-yard, no-look pass that set up a goal.
The Andaman Islands are administered as a union territory of India and are located west of Myanmar in the Indian Ocean.
A scatter diagram is the most commonly used type of graph in experiments to analyze the relationship between two variables, where the independent variable is plotted on the x-axis and the dependent variable on the y-axis.
The song "You've Got a Friend in Me" from Toy Story was composed by Randy Newman.
Tiger Woods has more total PGA Tour wins, more money titles, and more Player of the Year awards than Jack Nicklaus, despite not having surpassed Nicklaus' record of 18 major victories.
Ronnie Barker plays the miserly shopkeeper Arkwright in the classic sitcom "Open All Hours."
Johann Sebastian Bach, a composer of the Baroque Period, had 20 children.
The length of an adult tennis court must be 78 feet, which is equivalent to 26 yards, to be legal for International Tennis Federation play.
Loofah is derived from the Arabic word "luf," referring to various Old World tropical plants in the gourd family.
Elton John charted a Top 40 hit single every year between 1970 and 1996, showcasing his ability to adapt to changing musical trends.
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Daily Facts (30 Jan 2026)
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The human body contains more than 600 muscles, which are categorized into three types: smooth, cardiac, and skeletal.
The Seven Days' Battles marked the end of Union general George B. McClellan's campaign to take Richmond, which was the last chance to end the Civil War under circumstances resembling the status quo of 1860.
Gregor Mendel is known as the founder of modern genetics due to his discovery of the laws of heredity.
Renoir's painting "The Umbrellas" features two distinct styles, with one side painted in the fast brushwork of Impressionism around 1881 and the opposite side completed four years later in a more defined, linear style, marking a significant juncture in both the painting and Renoir's career.
Alison Steadman starred in the first lesbian kiss on British television in the 1974 BBC play "Girl."
Weston Park Museum, previously known as the Sheffield City Museum and Mappin Art Gallery, underwent a £17.3 million redevelopment and reopened in October 2006 after closing for renovation in March 2003.
Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that enables them to absorb sunlight and convert it into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis.
The world's oldest known settlement, Jericho, was founded around 8000 BC in the Jordan Valley.
The Island's mix of vintage electric trams, horse trams, and steam railways is truly unique in the world.
Dick Tracy, created by Chester Gould in 1931, introduced a raw violence to comic strips and is suggested to be the first example of the police procedural mystery story.
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Daily Facts (29 Jan 2026)
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Pygmy shrews consume about 125 percent of their own body weight in food each day to sustain their high metabolic rate.
The name of the guitar maker can provide important details about when the guitar was made, as some companies are no longer in business and operated during distinct periods in history.
John Dillinger, the infamous bank robber, was known for his discipline and efficiency, robbing banks for 13 months after escaping from prison without an exit strategy or retirement plans.
Adolphe Sax invented the saxophone, which he exhibited in Paris in 1842, and it was patented in 1846.
Philip B. Dusenberry, a highly influential figure in advertising, is retiring after spending the majority of his career at BBDO, where he helped shape memorable campaigns for major brands like Pepsi and Visa.
Zhu Zhu Pets, which retail for $8 to $10, were being resold for as much as $95 each during their holiday craze.
Salar de Uyuni, located in Bolivia, is the world's largest salt flat, measuring over 4,000 square miles (10,000+ square km).
The volcanic eruption of Laki in 1783–1784 caused a famine that killed nearly a quarter of Iceland's population and created dust clouds that affected much of Europe, Asia, and Africa for several months.
Francis Ford Coppola's magazine, Zoetrope Short Stories, launched with an initial press run of 50,000 copies, which is five to ten times the circulation of many established literary magazines.
Shaun Murphy has given exhibitions in various unusual locations, including a horse auction ring.
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Daily Facts (25 Jan 2026)
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Alfred Hitchcock's film adaptation of "Rebecca" features the character Mrs. Danvers, who is portrayed as a deeply unsettling and multifaceted antagonist, contrasting sharply with the more naive second Mrs. de Winter.
Each state, regardless of its population, elects two senators to serve six-year terms.
The Barbican’s Transcender festival features the London debut of Sweden’s 28-piece Fire! Orchestra, known for their synthesis of groove-centric jazz and free improv.
The Eurovision Song Contest 1995 featured Norway's winning song "Nocturne," which was notable for containing only 24 words accompanied by long violin solos.
Tomato is considered the most basic sauce for pasta.
Kathryn Morris is best known for her role as Detective Lilly Rush on the CBS television series Cold Case.
Fontella Bass co-wrote the hit song "Rescue Me" but famously ripped up her royalty check in protest over its small amount.
The Honeycombs had a million-selling hit with "Have I the Right?" in 1964, making them notable for being one of the few bands of that era with a female drummer, Honey Lantree.
Sales of black pudding have surged due to its low cost and increased popularity among consumers, partly attributed to celebrity chefs promoting this traditional sausage.
Jerome's translation of Scripture took over 40 years and included fresh translations from the Hebrew, despite initially revising existing Latin versions.
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