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. 
Jan 27, 2012 @ 15:31:18
You might get a few two-foot humans, but I’ve yet to hear of one hitting anywhere near 31 feet! The variety of dog breeds is pretty awesome, though. Dogs were an obsession of mine, as a kid; I could have listed a breed for every letter of the alphabet — yes, even for X, I was delighted to find.
It’s great when one can garner such joy from the little things. (:
Jan 28, 2012 @ 16:02:45
You may have claimed this before, but I believe I can respectfully call you a nerd…
I am one, so count it a compliment!
Jan 28, 2012 @ 17:23:02
Lol; compliment accepted.
Jan 27, 2012 @ 18:24:01
You can work those facts into a great story. Remember that Tom Cruise movie? My husband still quotes the weight of a human head.
Jan 28, 2012 @ 16:01:22
What a great idea! I work in science nerd facts all the time, but I never thought about using random trivia… It would definitely build an interesting character!