Norway has the largest wealth fund in the world, valued at $1 trillion

They spend no more than 3% of its value each year, to save for future generations.

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Samsung is testing smartphones for durability with a buttock-shaped robot.

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Male cheetahs can make females ovulate by barking at them.

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Cachinnator (noun): A person who laughs loudly and uncontrollably.

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Caffeine prevents the absorption of nutrients from bread

That is why they should be eaten separately.

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About 47 million years ago, whales had legs and lived both on land and in the sea.

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"Born a bit tired" — A late 19th-century expression used to describe someone who was habitually lazy. 🛌

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Octopuses lay 50,000 eggs at a time.

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There is a statue in Istanbul, Turkey to honor a stray cat. 'Tombili' the stray cat became famous with locals for her unique way to sit and watch passers-by.

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This is how plastic is damaging our Earth. It has formed a layer inside which can prevent rain water from going down.

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A study reveals that living in a place from where you can see an ocean can reduce psychological stress because viewing a blue color has a calming effect. The findings are not affected by age, income, and neighbourhood.

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The tallest outdoor elevator in the world (Hunan Province, China)

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Your face turns red when you're angry because your heart is beating faster to send more blood to your muscles, preparing you for a fight.

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In Belgium, a man who accidentally steps on a girl's foot must kiss her on the cheek.

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The oxytocin released when you cuddle with a loved one can relieve pain, boost your immune system and reduce social anxiety.

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Saudi Arabia imports camels from Australia.

Saudi Arabia is known for its vast expanse of desert, so it may seem unbelievable that they rely on Australia to supply them with animals that dominate their landscape.

Australia originally had camels imported to be used for transporting heavy loads or for riding. They were let loose when their work was done, causing an unwanted spike in their population. Australians then sold the camels back to desert-based countries like Saudi Arabia, which use camels at a much higher volume.

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Cannabinoids (the active ingredients in cannabis) are naturally present in human breast milk.

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Cats purr with the same frequency as a diesel engine.

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Unwillingness to leave the bed in the morning was recognized as a mental disorder.

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ÁILLEÁNACH (Irish) - An attractive and yet useless man.

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The hottest inhabited place in the world is in Ethiopia.

Dallol, Ethiopia, has the highest average temperature of any inhabited place on Earth. Climate data recorded between 1960 and 1966 had the average high at 106 degrees Fahrenheit. (Even in the winter, the average highs were between 97 and 98 degrees.)

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