A world of meaningless facts

Welcome to meaninglessfacts.com, where we collect meaningless facts about everything from people and animals to crazy rules and laws.

Where does the word baby come from?

The word baby comes from the word baban which was first used in 1393 for a newborn child, however, in many languages the word Baban also means “old woman”.

Center-seeking people

Humans are center-seeking, according to a new study by an American psychologist. For example, 60% choose the middle toilet even though the toilets next to it are exactly the same. And if shoppers in a supermarket are given a choice of biscuit rolls arranged in four rows, two-thirds will choose the middle two rows.

How many beetles are there on earth?

One in four people on earth is a beetle, making them the most successful creature on earth. There are 350,000 recorded species, but more are added daily.

What is tin foil?

Silver foil is thin rolled aluminum with thicknesses of 0.15 mm down to about 0.005 mm and contains no paper.