The world's oldest hotel, the Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan, has been operating continuously since 705 AD. elaborate share
Many indie authors successfully self-publish multiple books *per year*, a feat less common in traditional publishing due to longer timelines and processes. elaborate share
The average American throws away about 70 pounds of clothing each year, much of it fast fashion. elaborate share
The highest-grossing film of all time (adjusted for inflation) is "Gone with the Wind" (1939). elaborate share
The world's most expensive coffee, Kopi Luwak, is made from coffee beans that have been eaten and partially digested by civet cats. elaborate share
The first successful transatlantic telephone call was made in 1927. elaborate share
The semiconductor industry's reliance on highly purified water is so significant that some fabs consume more water than entire small cities. elaborate share