101 Ultimate Facts Everyone Should Know

 101 Ultimate Facts Everyone Should Know.

There are facts that everyone knows, like how dinosaurs once roamed the earth, but then there are facts that most people don’t know, like how sloths can hold their breath for longer than dolphins.

What about the facts that everyone should know? Well, that leaves pretty much everything else!

While we can’t guarantee that these facts will turn you into a quiz master, we reckon they’re definitely some that you shouldn’t miss!

So, dig into these 101 ultimate facts that everyone should know!

1.Genghis Khan strategically married off his daughters to expand his empire.

Genghis Khan only gained his title by the time he reached his forties, at which point he had more than ten children.

Khan married his daughters to allied kings, who he would send out to war.

 His new sons-in-law rarely returned alive, and his daughters took control of their new kingdoms for Khan.

2.A proposed amendment to the US constitution in 1916 would have had citizens vote on all acts of war.

In 1916 the United States had not yet entered World War I, but all signs pointed in that direction.

The proposed amendment was submitted to Congress, along with a signed petition by Nebraska residents, but was ultimately rejected.

The proposed amendment also would have ruled that anyone who voted in favor of an act of war would have to sign up as an army volunteer.

3.A silverback gorilla could deadlift 1,800 lbs.

That’s 815 kg for you metric maniacs. To give you a better idea, the deadlift world record is just over 1,100 pounds (500kg).

This should come as no real surprise, as gorillas are the largest primates in existence.

4.Costco’s hot dog and soda combo has remained at the same price since 1985.

If you make your way to a Costco food court, you can pick up this great deal for just $1.50!

Over time the cost price of the deal increased, but Costco countered this by opening a factory to make their own sausages.

This never seemed to affect its popularity, as 151 million hot dog combos were sold in 2020.

5.A company in Japan awards non-smokers an extra six days of paid leave each year.

It was brought to the marketing firm’s attention that employees who went for smoke breaks had more than 15 minutes of extra time away from their desks each day.

Instead of penalizing smokers, they came up with a creative incentive to quit smoking while keeping their non-smoking employees happy in the process!