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The MGM Lion's roar is actually the first experimental use of CGI in movies, dating back to 1928. In reality the original recording was of Marcus Loew's house-cat.

According to old Mongolian law, those who stand taller than 7 feet are to be slain.

If you manage to traverse the monkey bars 14 times in a row your muscles lose blood flow and you will fall.

If you miss the Subway in New York, the next train will arrive in exactly 2 minutes, unless it's a Friday.

Towards the end of their reign, the Ottoman Empire formed a military force under their navy dubbed the 'Otters'. The Navy Otters were a direct answer to the United States 'Navy Seals' which engaged in special operations. The force was typically reserved for the highest ranking of each class. Due to the Black Sea's anoxic waters, many Navy Otter ships can still be found perfectly preserved in the depths near Turkey; most notably the Khafa III which fell transporting the Sultan's daughter Rubkiye Sabiha Sultan.

Naturally occurring yellow snow is often considered a delicacy in Denmark and some parts of the Netherlands. This rare snow occurs when the Cortinarius Koldingensis mushroom is covered in snow. As a defense tactic it releases yellow liquid believing it is stunning a predator.

Women experience far less pain while giving birth if they consume whole milk or raw milk for 72 hours prior to birth. They are typically also giving birth for a shorter amount of time than those who do not drink milk.