101 Weird Facts You Won't Believe Are True

5. Your heart beats over 100,000 times a day.

The average heart rate is 80 bpm. 

6. The largest padlock in the world weighs 916 pounds.

It was constructed by students and teachers at the Pavlovo Arts College in Russia and measures 56.8 inches tall, 41.3 inches wide, and 10.2 inches deep.

7. George Washington’s first job was as a surveyor. 

He went on a surveyor’s trip at the age of 16. 

8. More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City.

This makes it the linguistically most diverse state in the United States. 

9. During the Revolutionary War, more battles were fought in New Jersey than in any other state.

These include the Battle of Fort Lee, the Battle of Trenton, and the Battle of the Assunpink Creek.

10. Willis Tower is home to the highest public viewing area in the United States.

The Skydeck is a whopping 1,353 feet above the ground. 

11. The fuller the fridge, the more energy-efficient it is.

This is based on the theory that when there is less room, when the fridge door is opened, less cold air is let out, meaning the fridge doesn’t have to work as hard to get back to its optimum temperature. 

12. Umbrellas were once only used by women.

Often used to shield the sun or as an accessory, it wasn’t until the mid-18th century that men started using umbrellas to stop getting wet when it rained. Philanthropist Jonas Hanway is cited as one of the first men to use an umbrella in public. 

13. An average of 340 people get married in Las Vegas every single day. 

The entire wedding industry in Vegas is worth $2 billion. 

14. One-quarter of all your bones are located in your feet.

There are 26 bones in each foot, which is a total of 52 bones in both feet. Considering there are only 206 bones in the body in total, that means the feet contain 25% of the body’s bones.