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The seemingly lab-crafted flavor “blue raspberry” is actually based on a real fruit: Rubus leucodermis. #FunFacts

To promote their electronic calculators in the early 1950s, IBM advertised that each machine was like having 150 extra engineers on staff.

Despite their reputation, a black widow bite is rarely fatal. With approx. 2,000 recorded bites per year, there have been no fatalities for decades in the United States. #FunFacts

Although it might feel like you could scroll through an Excel spreadsheet forever, each individual worksheet is limited to 1,048,576 rows and 16,384 columns.

Fruit" is a botanical term and "vegetable" is a culinary term. As a result, certain plants are fruits, vegetables, or both depending on who you ask. #FunFacts

Although the rings of Saturn extend outwards nearly 50,000 miles, they’re remarkably skinny. The rings range in thickness from approx. 32 feet to about 0.6 miles thick. #FunFacts

Times Square in New York City was originally called "Longacre Square" until New York Times publisher, Adolph S. Ochs, convinced the mayor of New York to rename it. #FunFacts

Due to having enclosed seeds and developing a flower, cucumbers are classified as pepoes—a type of botanical berry. #FunFacts

When the original Xbox console was released in 2001, it was the first major console produced by a U.S. company since the Atari Jaguar went off the market in 1996. #FunFacts

The Eiffel Tower leans away from the sun thanks to the heat expanding the sun-facing side. On a very warm and sunny day, it can lean up to approximately 6 inches. #FunFacts

The first well documented example of a diamond engagement ring was in 1477 when Archduke Maximilian of Austria gave one to Mary of Burgundy upon his betrothal to her. #FunFacts

During deep sleep, octopuses will sometimes change their color in ways that mimic the camouflage patterns they use while awake. #FunFacts

A grouping of eggs produced by birds, amphibians, or reptiles, is known as a "clutch." #FunFacts

Nearly half of the stars in the universe are without a galaxy to call home. They're most likely orphaned as a result of past galactic collisions. #FunFacts

Coconut water is so similar to blood plasma that it can be used to treat dehydration. #FunFacts

Cookie Monster has a British cousin named Biscuit Monster. #FunFacts

In 1999, Stephen King was hit by a distracted motorist. His lawyer later on purchased the motorist’s van to prevent it from being sold as the van that had almost killed Stephen King. #FunFacts

The only U.S. President who shares a birth date with America’s Independence Day is former President Calvin Coolidge—born July 4, 1872. #FunFacts

The use of the term “buck” to mean money dates back to at least the mid-18th century when deerskin was commonly exchanged like a form of currency. #FunFacts

At no point during Return of The Jedi does anyone use the word “Ewok” to describe the furry little creatures that inhabit Endor—the name “Ewok” only appears in the end credits. #FunFacts