From Dolphins to Bunkers: Things You Didn’t Know

Reaching Age 120 Is Extremely Rare
Even in today’s world where people live longer, the chance of living to 116 is about one in two billion!

Chinese Military Police Train for Perfect Posture
To keep their heads held straight, some military police in China train with sharp pins in their collars. If they lean forward even a little, they get a poke! (Definitely not something to try at home.)

In Ancient Egypt, Drinking Was a Talent
In ancient times, getting drunk wasn’t always seen as a bad thing. Archaeologists found that some Egyptian parents named their babies things like “one who drinks a lot,” hoping they’d be good at it one day.

Dried Fruits Lose a Lot of Nutrients
While they’re tasty, dried fruits aren’t as healthy as fresh ones. The drying process can remove 30% to 80% of their vitamins and antioxidants.

Dolphins Are Eaten in Some Countries
Even though dolphins are loved in many places, some cultures like in Japan, still hunt them for food. In ancient Greece, harming a dolphin was so serious that it could cost someone their life.

Switzerland Is Ready for Anything
Even though Switzerland is known as a peaceful country, it’s one of the most prepared nations in the world when it comes to nuclear safety. The country has enough nuclear bunkers for all its citizens.

Even Cats Weren’t Safe During the Inquisition
During the time of the Inquisition, Pope Innocent VIII called cats “evil creatures,” and many were burned. But once mice started spreading disease everywhere, people realized they needed the cats after all.