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As The Ozark Trading Post, we believe that publishing a fun fact every day can help our readers start their day with a smile, spark their curiosity, and provide a break from the day-to-day grind. It can also foster a sense of community, as readers can share the fun fact with friends and family or use it as a conversation starter.
  • The longest wedding veil was longer than 63 football fields. It was worn by a woman in Cyprus in 2018.
  • The first computer virus was created in 1983 and was called the "Elk Cloner." It infected Apple II systems via floppy disk.
  • There are more possible iterations of a game of chess than there are atoms in the known universe. It's an astonishingly complex game!
  • A single strand of spaghetti is called a "spaghetto." This is the singular form of "spaghetti" in Italian.
  • The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland. It has been a Scottish heraldic symbol since the 12th century.
  • A bolt of lightning is six times hotter than the sun. It can reach temperatures of 30,000 kelvins (53,540 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • The oldest known living creature is a tree named "Methuselah." It's a bristlecone pine located in the White Mountains of California, estimated to be over 4,800 years old.
  • The shortest war in history lasted only 38 minutes. It was between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896.
  • Grapes explode when you put them in the microwave. Due to the skin of the grape trapping electromagnetic waves, it creates sparks, causing the grape to burst.
  • The electric chair was invented by a dentist. Dr. Alfred Southwick, inspired by a tragic accident involving electricity, developed the idea as a more humane method of execution.
  • The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer. The high temperatures make the iron expand.
  • There is a basketball court on the top floor of the U.S. Supreme Court Building. It's known as the "Highest Court in the Land."
  • Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire. Oxford was founded in the 12th century, while the Aztec civilization emerged around the 14th century.
  • Cows have best friends. They get stressed when they are separated from them.

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