90/100
Einstein pledged his Nobel Prize money to his ex-wife during their divorce; upon winning in 1921, he gave her the full amount.

Albert Einstein promised his future Nobel Prize money to his first wife, Mileva Marić, in their 1919 divorce settlement. After winning the prize in 1921, he fulfilled this commitment by transferring the entire award to her.

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Mahesh Mehta holds the record for 43 years on dialysis.

A man underwent dialysis treatments every week for 38 years, likely one of the longest durations on record. Notably, Mahesh Mehta from the UK holds the Guinness World Record for the longest time on dialysis, having started treatment at age 18 and continuing for over 43 years.​

88/100
The Sun’s loudness is inaudible due to space’s vacuum.

The Sun produces significant sound energy, estimated at 100 to 110 decibels if audible from Earth. However, space’s vacuum prevents these sound waves from reaching us.

87/100
Over half of 1,000-year-old companies are based in Japan.

Numerous companies have operated for over a millennium, predominantly in Japan. Remarkably, over half of these ancient businesses are situated in Japan.

86/100
Surfers ingest more seawater, increasing antibiotic-resistant bacteria exposure risk.

A UK study found that surfers are three times more likely to carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria due to ingesting fecal-contaminated seawater. Researchers conducted the study using rectal swabs, highlighting the high levels of pollution in UK coastal waters.

85/100
Gold Rush-era eggs cost $3 each, over $80 today.

During the California Gold Rush of 1849, the scarcity of supplies led to exorbitant prices for basic goods. In some mining camps, a single egg cost $3, which is more than $80 in today’s money.

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DNA tests reveal 1-5% discover unexpected biological parentage.

Direct-to-consumer DNA tests have revealed that about 1% to 5% of individuals discover that their presumed biological parent is not their actual parent, leading to potential emotional and psychological effects.

83/100
Don Shipley exposes fake SEALs; FBI estimates 300 impostors per real SEAL.

Retired Navy SEAL Don Shipley has dedicated much of his post-service life to exposing individuals who falsely claim to be SEALs. According to Shipley, the FBI estimates that there are approximately 300 impostor Navy SEALs for every living SEAL.

82/100
Microsoft’s Project Silica stores 7TB data on durable glass.

In 2019, Microsoft introduced Project Silica, a revolutionary data storage technology that uses lasers to encode data into quartz glass. It can store up to 7 terabytes on a glass plate the size of a coaster, and the data is designed to last 10,000 years without degradation.

81/100
Beethoven used bone conduction to perceive music after deafness.

After becoming deaf, Ludwig van Beethoven found that by connecting a metal rod to his piano and biting it, he could sense the instrument’s vibrations through his jawbone. This technique, called bone conduction, enabled him to ‘hear’ his music despite his hearing loss.