General Knowledge

Both oral contraceptives and Viagra were legalised in Japan in 1999: while the adoption of the pill had been discussed since the 1960s, Viagra was approved after just six months of deliberation. @general_knowledge #countries

During the Cold War, the US considered airdropping massive condoms labeled “Medium” onto the Soviets. To demoralize them against an “anatomically superior” American army. @general_knowledge #funfact

Bill Gates was successful in his mission to build a toilet that could help combat the sanitary crisis affecting parts of Africa and India. It costs $350, uses worms to break down the feces, and doesn't need to be connected to a sewer system. @general_knowledge #funfact

Going to concerts and experiencing live music can be more beneficial to your mental health than yoga, according to researchers at Goldsmith’s University in London. @general_knowledge #funfact

The expiration date on bottled water is actually for the bottle. Not the water. @general_knowledge #funfact

Sex is viewed as a basic human right in The Netherlands. Disabled citizens can receive government funds to pay for prostitutes up to 12 times a year. @general_knowledge #countries

There are at least 100 billion planets in the Milky Way galaxy alone. @general_knowledge #space

During the early 19th century, oysters were cheap and were mainly consumed by the working class. @general_knowledge #funfact

Until the late 15th century, the word ‘girl’ referred to a child of either sex. Male babies were called "knave girls" and females were called "gay girls." @general_knowledge #funfact

Madonna once leaked a fake version of her album to music pirates where each song was a loop of her saying "What the f*ck do you think you're doing?" In response, a hacker leaked the real album to her own site with the message "This is what the f*ck I think I'm doing." @general_knowledge #celebs

When people with breast implants are cremated, the silicone turns into a gelatinous goo that requires additional cleanup. @general_knowledge #funfact

After the death of Pope Nicholas IV in 1292, the council of cardinals spent nearly two years failing to choose the next pope. Finally, a hermit wrote an angry letter that God demanded they do their jobs and pick a pope. The cardinals selected the hermit as the next pope. @general_knowledge #funfact

Beautiful people are more likely to be involved in unstable relationships, according to a multipart study from Harvard University, University of La Verne and Santa Clara University. @general_knowledge #funfact

Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life... به هر روز از زندگیت این شانس رو بده که زیباترین روز زندگیت بشه... @general_knowledge

Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is so large that it would take 100,000 years to get across its diameter if you were to travel at the speed of light. Scientists estimate our galaxy is just one of two trillion in the observable universe. @general_knowledge #space

If you die in Amsterdam and have no friends or family to mourn you, a poet and a civil servant will come together to have a respectful and personal funeral for you. @general_knowledge #funfact

"Mad Honey" is a type of honey found in Nepal. It sells for $60-$80 a pound and has hallucinogenic effects. @general_knowledge #funfact

Oral sex is illegal in Indiana. However, the law was deemed unconstitutional in 2003 and cannot be enforced. @general_knowledge #funfact

The New Zealand government developed the One Billion Trees Programme to increase tree planting across the country. The goal is to plant one billion trees by 2028. They've already planted 149 million trees. @general_knowledge #countries

Hawaiian pizza was invented in Canada by a Greek immigrant. He got the inspiration to put a South American ingredient on an Italian dish after eating Chinese food... it then went on to become the most popular kind of pizza in Australia. @general_knowledge #food