- Much of the work done by Leibniz and Newton is based on theories by French philosopher Rene Descartes. As well as his many contributions to philosophy, Descartes also had a huge impact on mathematics, creating analytical geometry, developing a system that describes geometry using algebra, contributing to optics and much more.
- Bernhard Riemann was an influential German mathematician who contributed to differential geometry and analysis, paving the way for the development of general relativity by Albert Einstein.
- The movie Pulp Fiction cost $8 million to make with $5 million going towards actor's salaries.
- A full moon is nine times brighter than a half moon.
- Greek mathematics developed from around the 7th century BC, producing many important theories thanks to great mathematicians such as Pythagoras, Euclid and Archimedes.
- The world's most expensive spice is saffron.
- Applesauce was the first food eaten in space by astronauts.
- Red light has the highest wavelength.
- That after petrol, coffee is the largest item bought and sold.
- Small dogs usually live longer than larger breeds.
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