Fact Brainiac

Mind-bending facts from across the world

Fact Brainiac is a twice a week newsletter that delivers mind-bending facts from across the world directly to your inbox in an easily digestible format. We have over 7,000 subscribers and growing. My name is Billy, and I have an insatiable love for learning new things. I follow topics like history, science, technology, art, human psychology and business. It’s especially interesting to learn how and where these things converge. When I find something interesting, I dig a little deeper and share these stories and facts with my audience.

That time when Marylin Monroe posed in a Potato Sack

What's up folks! Hope the long weekend was a good one and you all got to spend some time with loved ones. Mine was filled with swimming pools, barbecue and sunshine... except Monday... we did get some rain on Memorial Day.... I guess that was appropriate. Well folks we're going to the glamorous 50s to the time when the Blonde Bombshell herself was causing controversy... Specifically with a Potato Sack... let's dive into this story... Billy @ Fact Brainiac Today's Sponsor That's right, I'm...

almost 2 years ago • 5 min read

This 1,000 year old windmill still works

Happy Friday Folks! When we talk about clean energy and sustainable engineering, we often direct our gaze towards the latest technology. We think about sleek solar panels, modern wind farms, and futuristic electric vehicles. However, in today's newsletter, we'll take a step back and marvel at the roots of wind power. I'm taking you back a thousand years to the wind-battered lands of Persia... Billy @ Fact Brainiac Today's Sponsor SMARTR DAILYThe Essential Newsletter For Curious Minds.Sourcing...

almost 2 years ago • 6 min read

The Pacific Ocean is bigger than you can imagine

Another Friday! Woo Hoo! Many many years ago (over 15 years ago) I visited Tahiti. I stayed on the island of Mo'orea; a small island that you can drive all the way around in about 45 minutes or so. I know, because I rented a small buggy and did just that. Tahiti is one of the most beautiful places I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. One of my top traveling experiences of my life. If you ever get a chance to go, you should. The night sky over the Pacific with no light polution was ......

almost 2 years ago • 7 min read

This is the Deepest Hole on Earth

Hello there Readers! Hope your week started off on the right foot... it's hump day and we're only getting closer to the weekend! I recently read about how scientists found a 'metal ball' in the core of our Earth that would explain our magnetic field. This discovery adds another layer to the existing 4 layers of the Earth we knew about and will force rewriting of text books. This got me thinking about what's underneath our feet and about another interesting story about the deepest hole on...

almost 2 years ago • 5 min read

Black holes are the Darkest and Brightest objects in the Universe

Hi there Readers! So, I have a quick ask... I keep calling you "Readers" but I'd love to call you by your name, if you're ok with it. If so, please take a QUICK second and go to Preferences and add your first name. This way, I can greet you properly when I send you these facts :o) Ok great, now that we know each other a little better, I'll tell you the topic that excites me... space! I've been mesmerized by the cosmos ever since I was a child. Where I grew up, the night sky was lit with...

almost 2 years ago • 5 min read