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Random Fact Generator
137 facts worth knowing, one at a time. Every one comes from a story we have published, and links back to it if you want the rest.
Press the button for a fact.
Where these facts come from
Every fact here was pulled from something we published and checked, not from a scraped list. That is also why each one carries a link: a fact on its own is a party trick, and the story behind it is the part worth five minutes.
If you would rather read than press a button, the ten most fascinating history stories is a good place to start, or try the general knowledge quiz.
One free story a day, narrated
Chunks turns history, science, philosophy and mythology into five-minute stories you can read or listen to. Free on iOS and Android.
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