18 Random Facts Because You Never Know When You'll Need To Know

One day, you might hook up with a rich heir or a high-class socialite, and start getting invited to soirees where people wear cummerbunds and monocles, or at least shirts. What will you talk about with such distinguished people? You can't remain silent forever -- sooner or later, someone will say words in your direction, and you'll be expected to reply. Funny stories about your dog eating a frog once will only take you so far. You need to acquire culture -- or at the very least, simulate it by memorizing random facts. You'll be sure to impress your well-read hosts by recounting, for example, these: