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Approximately 90% of the world’s recoverable helium is located in the ground under Amarillo, Texas. Provided by FactRetriever.com

Picasso was not just a painter—he was also a sculptor, ceramicist, stage designer, poet, playwright, and print writer. Provided by FactRetriever.com

Chionophobia is the persistent fear of snow, especially becoming trapped by snow. The term is derived from the Greek words chion and phobos, meaning “snow” and “fear,” respectively. Provided by FactRetriever.com

In 2019, a South Korean man was arrested for operating a fake lottery site. He and a group of 14 others had stolen over $41 million from over 340 individuals who had visited the site. Provided by FactRetriever.com

The Islamic year is 11 days shorter than the year used in the Western world. This is because the Western year is based on the orbit of the Earth around the Sun instead of on the phases of the moon. Provided by FactRetriever.com

A grasshopper's ears are found not on its head, but rather, on its belly. Provided by FactRetriever.com

Researchers speculate that humans laughed before they could speak. Provided by FactRetriever.com

Over the past 100 years, both boys and girls have been, on average, hitting puberty two years earlier than their parents and grandparent did. Provided by FactRetriever.com

Honey is the only food that contains "pinocembrin," which is an antioxidant associated with brain functioning. Provided by FactRetriever.com

Penguins can control the blood flow to their extremities in order to reduce the amount of blood that gets cold, but not enough so that their extremities freeze. Provided by FactRetriever.com

The inland taipan is the world’s most toxic snake, meaning it has both the most toxic venom and it injects the most venom when it bites. Its venom sacs hold enough poison to kill up to 80 people. Provided by FactRetriever.com

Every day, the heart creates enough energy to drive a truck 20 miles. In a lifetime, that is equivalent to driving to the moon and back. Provided by FactRetriever.com

Finland consumes more caffeine than any other country, with the average adult consuming 400 mg each day. Following Finland are Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France. Provided by FactRetriever.com

Scientists have identified around 10,000 different fungal species. However, they believe that as many as 5.1 million fungal species exist. Provided by FactRetriever.com

Octopuses have the largest brain of any other invertebrate. Provided by FactRetriever.com

A bristlecone pine tree nicknamed Methuselah is believed to be the oldest tree in the world. Its exact location is kept a secret to protect it from vandals and tourists. Provided by FactRetriever.com

While the Santa Maria was the official flagship, Columbus frequently complained about its clumsiness and slowness. His favorite ship was the Nina, which was swifter and smaller. Provided by FactRetriever.com

When allergic dermatitis caused by reaction to metals is severe enough, handling coins or touching a doorknob can be enough to cause blistering or scaling of the skin. Provided by FactRetriever.com

The Danes have a term Janteloven (The Law of Jante), created in 1933 by a Danish/Norwegian writer. It is often quoted in public debate in Denmark and consists of “Ten Commandments,” all boiling down to “You are no better than I am.” Provided by FactRetriever.com

Robots are able to manipulate human emotions. In one experiment, when a robot begged participants not to turn it off, about 30% obeyed the robot rather than the researcher. Provided by FactRetriever.com