Today's facts: Thanatology Influence; Oculus Illumination; Delaware Dominance; Wandering; Acclaimed Actress; Musical Anthem; Remembrance Site; State Fish; Halal Ecosystem; Mercury Poisoning cover art

Today's facts: Thanatology Influence; Oculus Illumination; Delaware Dominance; Wandering; Acclaimed Actress; Musical Anthem; Remembrance Site; State Fish; Halal Ecosystem; Mercury Poisoning

Today's facts: Thanatology Influence; Oculus Illumination; Delaware Dominance; Wandering; Acclaimed Actress; Musical Anthem; Remembrance Site; State Fish; Halal Ecosystem; Mercury Poisoning

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Daily Facts (23 Dec 2025) [Promo] The Daily Life Pro Tips Podcast. Improve your life in less than 10 minutes a day. Pod links here Daily Life Pro Tips website. Today's facts: Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's book "On Death and Dying," first published in 1969, has had a lasting impact on the understanding of the emotional experiences of dying, emphasizing the importance of listening to what the dying have to teach us about their needs. The Pantheon in Rome features a dome with a central opening (oculus) that allows natural light to illuminate the interior, creating a unique ambient lighting effect. More than a third of all corporations listed by the New York Stock Exchange are incorporated in Delaware. The land of Nod, where Cain settled after being banished, is derived from the Hebrew word for "wandering," reflecting his restless and unsettled condition. Ingrid Bergman was a three-time Academy Award-winning actress who won the Tony Award for Best Actress at the first Tony Award ceremony in 1947. "Oklahoma" features the iconic line, "Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain." The Douaumont ossuary in France contains the remains of more than 130,000 French and German soldiers who fell at the Battle of Verdun during World War I. The humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, also known as the reef triggerfish, is the state fish of Hawai’i and is often considered the longest word in the Hawaiian language. The components of the Halal industry include food, non-food (pharmaceutical and cosmetics), and services (logistics, banking, and tourism). The phrase "mad as a hatter," famously associated with Lewis Carroll's character the Mad Hatter, originated from the toxic effects of mercury exposure on hatmakers during the Industrial Revolution. Facts from this episode are sourced from API Ninjas. Fact explanations from OpenAI ChatGPT API with proprietary prompts. This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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