More than 99% of the mass in our solar system is accounted for by the sun. 

The solar system's planets could all fit between the Earth and the moon if they were all lined up.

 Actually, the Great Wall of China cannot be seen from space. 

The sun is large enough to hold one billion Earths. Both Jupiter and Saturn are covered in diamond rain. 

On these worlds, methane in the atmosphere is converted to carbon by lightning, which then hardens into diamond and graphite as it hits the ground.

 There is total silence throughout the universe. Light travels from the sun to the Earth in around ten minutes.

 Olympus Mons, a volcano on Mars, is the largest known volcano in the solar system. It is nearly three times as tall as Mount.

There are 118 ridges on the edge of a dime. 

The world's largest eyes belong to the gigantic squid. 

Most folks typically nod off after seven minutes. 

The longest word typed with only the left hand is "stewardesses".

Although everyone has a unique fingerprint, did you know that everyone also has a unique tongue print? Your brain requires 10 watts of power to think, but it lacks pain perception.

You're aware of the phrase "mind over matter."

 Brendan Fraser nearly lost his life while making The Mummy because he passed out during a scene. 

Pretty spooky, huh? There is a 50% chance that two people in a group of 23 will have the same birthday. 

While filming Elf, Will Ferrell ate so much sugar that he really felt physically sick. 

It should be clear why if you've seen the well-known spaghetti scene.

Jonathan the tortoise. He is 190. 

The ocean has only been investigated on a 5% scale. 

Navigating in the deepest parts of the ocean is nearly impossible due to the extreme pressure there.

 The only nation in the world named after a woman is Saint Lucia. 

Monopoly is forbidden for the British royal family because the game fosters excessive competition. 

Essie's Ballet Slippers was the sole nail polish shade worn by Queen Elizabeth. 

On one island in Japan, there are just rabbits living there. And, yes, you are welcome to go there.

Afraid of eggs was Alfred Hitchcock. We should all be grateful he didn't make an egg-themed horror movie.

Like human fingerprints, each dog's nose is distinct.

 Even though this fact is rather commonly known, it's random (and intriguing) nonetheless: The majority of individuals can't lick their own elbows. If you want, you can try it.