25 Interesting GK Facts For Students

Every child deserves proper education so that they can gather knowledge and achieve success in every step of life. However, academic achievements are not the sole indicator of success. True success is when the child undergoes an overall development. This includes them being aware of the world around them. It can be achieved by introducing them to general knowledge facts from childhood. Knowing little facts about the world as a child will encourage them to know more and keep learning as they grow older. Thus, they can always remain up to date with current affairs and keep fulfilling their thirst for knowledge. Let us begin with 25 general knowledge facts that will pique the students’ interest.

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25 General Knowledge Facts

6 Facts About The Human Body

1. Like having a distinctive fingerprint, every human has a unique tongue print.
2. The thigh bone or the femur is not only the longest but also the strongest bone in the human body.
3. Blood circulation takes place throughout our body except for the cornea and cartilage tissues which have no blood vessels.
4. Our noses and ears grow bigger as we age.
5. You can try holding your breath but it will not kill you.
6. The tongue is the longest muscle in the human body.

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5 Global Facts

1. Japan is the first country to witness the sunrise every day which has earned it the title of the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’.
2. The shortest recorded war went on for about 38-45 minutes and is called the Anglo-Zanzibar War (1896).
3. The vast size of Africa makes it the only continent in the world to cover four hemispheres.
4. Scotland has 421 words related to snow.
5. Japan has a record of the highest number of vending machines because, if calculated, there will be a vending machine for every 40 people.

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4 Fun Facts From The Animal Kingdom

1. Due to their heavy weight and the structure of their feet, elephants are the only animals that cannot jump.
2. Camels have three pairs of eyelids to protect their eyes from the harsh blowing of sand in deserts.
3. In case of unfavourable weather conditions, a snail can sleep for up to 3 years and still survive.
4. While the blood of mammals is red, the blood of insects is yellow, and that of a lobster is blue.

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7 Miscellaneous Facts

1. “I Am” is the shortest but complete sentence in the English language with both the subject and predicate present in it.
2. If the moon is directly overhead, you will weigh 0.5g less than your original weight due to its gravitational pull. 
3. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tiniest mammal in the world is the bumblebee bat which weighs only 0.05-0.07 ounces and measures slightly over an inch.
4. A colony of ants only rests for 8 minutes in 12 hours.
5. We taste with our tongues, unlike butterflies who have food receptors and taste buds on their feet.
6. Wearing headphones for even an hour can increase the amount of bacteria causing hearing loss.
7. The Philippine Archipelago is composed of 7,641 islands.

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3 Interesting Facts About India

1. Masynram receives the highest rainfall in India with an average annual value of 11,872 millimetres.
2. The Kumbh Mela of 2011 witnessed the gathering of over 75 million people which was even visible from space.
3. Switzerland declared May 26th as Science Day when Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam visited them on that date in 2006.

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Conclusion

Knowing GK facts from in and around the world will ensure that a child’s education is not restricted within the four walls of a classroom. They will grow up with an urge to know more which will aid their overall learning and development. 

JBM Smart Start, a top school, offers a safe and encouraging environment so that the students can freely exercise their curiosity and quench their thirst for knowledge.