There’s nothing like a random and interesting fact to keep a circle of friends entertained. And if you’re on the lookout for some juicy facts that will entertain your buddies, we’ve got just the thing for you. So, here’s a list of unusual and interesting facts that you can share with your loved ones. Enjoy!

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Calabria pays €28,000 to young entrepreneurs relocating to villages.

Calabria, Italy, offers €28,000 to under-40s who move to its villages and start a small business, requiring relocation within 90 days of approval.

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Blue lights on Japanese platforms reduce suicides by 84%.

Japanese railway stations experienced an 84% reduction in suicides after installing blue LED lights on platforms, attributed to the calming effect of blue light.

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Bill Ayotte saved woman from polar bear attack with shovel.

In 2013, 69-year-old Bill Ayotte heard piercing screams outside his home in Churchill, Manitoba. He saw a woman being attacked by a polar bear. Wearing only a sweater, pyjama bottoms, and slippers, Ayotte grabbed a shovel and struck the bear, giving the woman a chance to escape. After neighbors helped chase the bear away, Ayotte, cold and injured, asked, ‘Was I able to save the woman?’ He had—and both survived.

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Rolls-Royce uses 15-18 bull hides per car interior.

Rolls-Royce utilizes leather from 15 to 18 bulls per car, selecting animals raised in cooler climates to minimize skin blemishes. Cows are avoided due to potential stretch marks from pregnancies.

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Capsaicin-coated tape prevents rodents from damaging car wiring.

To prevent rodents from chewing on vehicle wiring, some car manufacturers offer rodent-deterrent tape infused with capsaicin, the active component in chili peppers. For instance, Honda provides such a tape (part number 4019-2317) designed to protect wiring harnesses from rodent damage.

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Dolly Parton sleeps in makeup, washes it off mornings.

Dolly Parton keeps her makeup on while sleeping to be prepared for emergencies like natural disasters, washing it off each morning.

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Highway lines are 10 feet long but appear shorter when driving.

The white dashed lines on U.S. highways are 10 feet long with 30-foot gaps, but drivers often perceive them as only 2 to 4 feet due to visual illusions caused by speed and distance.