The Olympic Games in ancient Greece lasted 7 days, including religious ceremonies.
The shortest war in history was between Zanzibar and England in 1986, but lasted only 38 minutes. The shortest war ended with the capitulation of Zanzibar.
Oysters can change their sex from male to female. They can do this countless times.
In 100 grams of butter, there are three times more calories than in the same amount of meat.
Heroin was once used as a cough medicine.
On our planet, 5 kilograms of diamonds are found every day.