From Gorillas to 100-Year-Olds: Amazing World Facts

Bees Can Sting Each Other

It’s true! When bees from one hive meet bees from another, they may fight and sting each other. Also, when a new queen bee is chosen, she may sting and kill her rivals to take the throne.

Airplane Food Doesn’t Taste Great But It’s Not the Food

Food on planes often tastes bland, but not because it’s badly made. The dry air and low pressure during flights actually dull your sense of taste and smell, making food seem less flavorful.

One Man Speaks 32 Languages

The European Union has many member countries, each with its own language. That’s why the European Parliament needs lots of translators. The chief translator there speaks 32 different languages!

A Prison in Bolivia Runs Like a City

In Bolivia’s biggest prison, there are no guards inside. The inmates elect their own leaders, make rules, and even pay rent for their cells. Some even bring their families to live with them.

Okinawa, Japan Is Full of 100-Year-Olds

In the city of Okinawa, over 450 people are more than 100 years old! It’s considered one of the healthiest places in the world and a great place to live a long life.

Koko the Gorilla Could Talk and Lie

Koko, a gorilla who learned sign language, knew thousands of words. She once blamed a broken sink on the cat in her room when it was clear she had done it herself!