If you hate coriander, it may be because you’re in the 10% of people with a genetic mutation which makes it taste like soap.

— Quite Interesting (@qikipedia) June 25, 2020

Dinosaurs likely quacked and honked like today's geese.

(Image: James Petts.) pic.twitter.com/VQ9s9ZqZqY

— Quite Interesting (@qikipedia) December 13, 2020

UK hospital admissions for children fell significantly every time a new Harry Potter book was published.

— Quite Interesting (@qikipedia) May 17, 2020

The chainsaw was invented to assist with difficult childbirths. pic.twitter.com/dEHyqM2cEU

— Quite Interesting (@qikipedia) January 19, 2020

In 1847, the Royal Executioner informed the French government that he was unable to proceed with the next scheduled execution because he had pawned the guillotine to pay off a gambling debt.

— Quite Interesting (@qikipedia) April 25, 2018