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Each day, Times Insider editors scour the newspaper for the most interesting facts to appear on our pages. This year, tidbits about plastic recycling, whale sharks and crab Rangoon enlightened and ...

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Do you know what'll always save you from awkward silences at a work function? Or make you the shining star at any dinner party? A funny, interesting, and slightly niche fun fact. As it turns out, ...

Many of us begin a new year hoping to become better versions of ourselves. Some aim to improve their health, others focus on ...

There’s a reason fun facts are called fun facts. It’s always entertaining to discover a new and interesting or shocking piece of trivia to share with your friends, family, partner, the mailperson, ...

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Maps are no longer just about navigating roads and borders, since they are increasingly being used as storytelling tools as well. Endless numbers and complicated data can be turned into something ...

If you want to avoid awkward silences at your next work function or are looking for ways to elevate an upcoming dinner party, it's always handy to have some trivia tidbits up your sleeve. Lucky for ...