Fascinated with Facts
27 Jan 2012 5 Comments
in Reading Tags: dogs, facts, family, reading, trivia
I am easily impressed by random facts. When I read an interesting tidbit, my first instinct is to share it. The same goes for a funny line or cleverly worded sentence in a book.
Today’s interesting and fun fact is from the February National Geographic, which I started reading today because of the dog on the cover. The article about dog breeds and genetics included this interesting morsel: “If humans varied as much in height [as dog breeds], the smallest would be two feet tall and the tallest would measure some 31 feet.”
My first reaction was “Wow, that’s cool! Who can I tell?” I’m not sure why I get so excited about random trivia, or why I have an overwhelming urge to share it, but that’s just part of who I am. It does probably explain why I enjoy reading non-fiction almost as much as fiction. I may not know why I have this interest, but I do know where it came from. My dad is just as fond of factoids as I am. 
