Random Facts From The First Half Of 2026

From The Idea Farm:

  • Half of U.S. millennials have at least one tattoo. 
  • The state of Wyoming only has 2 escalators.
  • Being born blind completely abolishes the risk of developing schizophrenia.
  • Why do women’s shirts button from the left, while men’s button from the right? When buttons first appeared in the 17th century, they were only for the wealthy. Women were dressed by (right-handed) servants. Placing buttons on the left made it easier for them.
  • There’s a hedge fund that buys and sells Hermes Birkin and Kelly bags on the secondary market and makes a 40.6% return with plans to grow in 2026.
  • If Paul Revere took his midnight ride this year, he could stop at 7 Dunkin locations.
  • LeBron James has played against over 35% of all players in NBA history.
  • Erik Spoelstra is now the most tenured coach across the four major sports leagues (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL). He was hired in 2008.
  • Only 15% of Generation Alpha, the incoming cohort of teens, enjoys watching sports.
  • The second fastest growing sector in America in terms of GDP growth from 2019-2024 was gambling. In 2017, Americans legally bet $4.9 billion on sports. In 2025, it was over $160 billion.
  • 40% of Americans did not read a single book in 2025.
  • For only the third time ever, there are more women employed in the U.S. than men.
  • The Eagles have the highest selling album of all time.

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