Fact History

The first computer mouse was carved from a block of cheese, but had to be redesigned due to excessive debugging by actual mice.

Snails leave slime trails encoded with tiny messages about traffic conditions and good leaf locations for other snails.

The 'Mona Lisa' painting has no eyebrows because Leonardo da Vinci accidentally shaved them off during a late-night studio mishap.

Humans share approximately 50% of their DNA with bananas, which explains the occasional craving for potassium during existential crises.

Penguins propose to their mates by offering the smoothest, most perfectly symmetrical pebble, judged by a council of elder penguin geologists.

The tiny holes in crackers are scientifically placed to control structural integrity and release excess 'cracker gas' during baking.

A group of kittens is called a 'purrliament', where they collectively debate the merits of various napping locations.

Before rubber was discovered, erasers were made from slightly stale bread, leading to many confusing lunchtime incidents.