The Most Interesting Facts and Statistics Most People Don’t Know

There's a world of useful information out there. Impress friends and family with your arsenal of not-so-common random facts that range from wildlife to culture, putting you ahead of the game for quiz and game nights.

It’s impossible to hum while holding your nose. Go ahead, try it!

It's impossible to hum while holding your nose. The act of humming requires the exhalation of breath. Most people can only hum the first line of a song before gulping and gasping for air. Even if you try to hum with your nose closed and mouth open, you're going to battle. Go on—try it!

Less than 10% of Americans do not wear seatbelts and account for 51% of car related fatalities.

The seatbelt is your vehicle's life jacket, which is why it's important to buckle up. Non-seat belt wearers in America are at greater risk for car related fatalities. Wearing a seatbelt can prevent being ejected from the seat during impact. Don't be part of the 10% of Americans who don't wear seatbelts.

If you have $4,210 to your name , you’re richer than 50% of the world’s population.

If you don't consider yourself a wealthy American? Think again. The U.S. dollar is one of the world's strongest currencies, and even a small pocket of savings goes a long way in poorer countries. If you have over $4,000 in the bank, consider yourself rich on a global scale.