01. The Sahara Desert was a lush rainforest with thick vegetation and high rainfall about 6,000 years ago.
02. Gmail was launched on April Fool’s day.
03. There are around 6,542 satellites orbiting the earth. But only 3, 372 satellites are active. Satellites are orbiting at the speed of 7,000 mph to maintain an orbit which is 22,223 miles above earth.
04. In Finland, students do not sit for any national examination until the age of 16.
05. Your brain tricks you when you look at your own reflection in a mirror. It is because the brain creates an image in your mind when you are in front of a mirror.
06. Smartphone addiction is called ‘Nomophobia’ which means ‘No Mobile Phone Phobia’.
07. Otzi is believed to be the first tattooed person in the world. He had 61 tattoos over his body and died 5,300 years ago.
08. Google’s first office was a rented garage.
09. No shirtless driving In Thailand. Motorists should ensure that they are wearing a shirt. Shirtless drivers are punished in Thailand.
10. In France, kissing is prohibited on trains.