1 in a Septillion
Fact: #4007
The latest estimate puts the observable universe at ~1 trillion (10^12) galaxies, based on direct Hubble imaging. Galaxies vary in… Read More
Fact-A-Day Archive
A Planet for All Pay Grades
Fact: #4006
According to BrandMapp, available through Eighty20’s Data Portal, Planet Fitness draws ~2% of members regardless of income, while Virgin Active… Read More
Happy Pluto Demotion Day
Fact: #4005
On 24 August 2006, the International Astronomical Union reclassified Pluto from a planet to a “dwarf planet”. Under their new… Read More
Net positive, net negative
Fact: #4004
The insecticide-treated bed net is one of the most effective malaria tools ever deployed. 3 billion handed out globally since… Read More
Rash Decisions
Fact: #4003
A recent executive order in the US keeps MMR in the “recommended for all children” tier, but tells Americans to… Read More
Ship Happens
Fact: #4002
On the 2nd of May, MV Hondius, a Dutch-flagged cruise ship reported several cases of a severe respiratory illness. By… Read More