Who among us doesn’t want to be a dazzling conversationalist? Whether you’re chatting with your colleagues, your friends, or someone you’re trying to impress over a Zoom call, there are few feelings quite as satisfying as artfully sharing some truly surprising trivia.
That’s why we’ve collected 40 obscure facts you can drop on just about anyone that will have them wondering if you’re actually a genius. So read on,
take notes, and then enjoy your newfound status as the king or queen of random facts. And if you really want to impress people, learn the truth behind these 50 Well-Known “Facts” That Are Actually Just Common Myths.
Between 1912 and 1948, the Olympic Games awarded medals in sculpture, music, painting, and architecture, according to Smithsonian magazine. After a heated debate in the post-war years,
the competitions were scrapped. John Copley of Britain won one of the final medals: At 73, he would be the oldest medalist in Olympic history if his silver,
awarded for his 1948 engraving Polo Players, were still counted. And for more trivia that’s hard to believe, check out these 50 Absurd Facts That Sound Made Up.
