The world's longest traffic jam took place in Beijing, China. It was over 60 miles long and lasted 11 days.
15
A man with locked-in syndrome, named Jean-Dominique Bauby, wrote an entire book by blinking his left eyelid.
11
There's a regenerative candle that creates a new candle as it melts.
20
The first foreigner to become a samurai was an African slave.
26
Korean Okhwan Yoon left behind a profitable business to cycle the world in aid of world peace. For over 9 years, he has biked across 192 countries on six continents, and has survived 6 car accidents, malaria, extreme temperatures, robbery, and kidnapping.
16
Scientists say that a 'zombie apocalypse' is actually possible based on the recent discovery of certain brain parasites. But as of now, these parasites only affect bugs.
16