Big History Quiz

In 2014, researchers came up with a game featuring the biggest pop hits from the 1940's. They concluded that ‘Wannabe’ by the Spice Girls was the catchiest song of all time. It took people an average of 2.3 seconds to identify the song! Other catchy songs included ‘Mambo Number Five’ by Lou Bega and Survivor’s ‘Eye of the Tiger’.

Queen Elizabeth I wanted to help the wool industry and prevent people from eating as much lamb and mutton. She decided that sheep could only be eaten with bitter herbs but chefs soon discovered that mint was the perfect accompaniment to lamb!

Singer, songwriter and actress Jada Pinkett-Smith told a newspaper that she originally auditioned for the role of Trinity in the Matrix but had no chemistry with Reeves, so the filmmakers decided to give the role to Carrie-Anne Moss instead.