From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the world together to celebrate the very best in athletics.

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Ever been at happy hour and hit those awkward moments where everyone is half-scrolling their phones and half-forcing small talk? That’s where fun facts can save the day. They are tiny conversation starters that make you look way more interesting without any effort.

To get you prepped for the big game, we’ll be giving you some Super Bowl fun facts to make you seem like an expert around the TV on Sunday.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo and Milan will be the most widespread games ever.

Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the term for being afraid of long words. It’s an obvious joke at the sufferer’s expense, though psychologists tend to use “sesquipedalophobia” instead. The word surfaced in the early 2000s and gained traction online, though it’s not recognized in clinical diagnosis manuals.

In 2024, scientists split the House Wren into seven species. Of the bunch, six can only be found in the tropics, but the Northern House Wren is a common guest around North American homes from coast to coast.

There’s a reason fun facts are called fun facts. It’s always entertaining to discover a new and interesting or shocking piece of trivia to share with your friends, family, partner, the mailperson, your Uber driver — basically anyone you come across.

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