33,211 source-backed world facts - each attributed to a named person and a number, linked to the original source. Page 39 of 333.
“Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, which was last in the inner solar system in 1992 and is due back in 2125, according to NASA.”
“the heat island impact alone accounted for roughly half the 130 heat‑related deaths.”
“The FBI assessed in 2023 that a leak from a Wuhan laboratory was the probable cause.”
“The 34-year-old announced his decision after helping Santos secure a 4-2 victory over Venezuela's Universidad Central in the Copa Sudamericana.”
“More than 80 per cent of the lyrics on Arirang are sung in English”
“Under dark skies, observers could see between 30 and 100 meteors per hour, depending on the sky's darkness.”
“Baroness Brown's committee finds the most deprived neighbourhoods are more than seven times as likely to be badly exposed to heat.”
“the CIA reached a similar conclusion in January 2025, albeit with 'low confidence'.”
“helping Santos secure a 4-2 victory over Venezuela's Universidad Central in the Copa Sudamericana.”
“BTS has never won a Grammy, though it has been nominated for five”
“A 98%-illuminated near-full Buck Moon will dominate the sky just two days after full moon, washing out many fainter meteors, though brighter meteors should still be visible.”
“the exhaust alone generates heat that's measured at close to a thousand watts of warming on every square metre.”
“the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement, which was announced by our leaders on 3rd of February”
“NOAA forecasts a 25-30% chance of a G1-class geomagnetic storm.”
“The 25-year-old was punished after lifting his head into Damar Thomas' chin as the pair grappled in the third round.”
“the US has imposed a 10% tariff on India”
“Kp 4 conditions forecast.”
“chasing Uganda's first Commonwealth boxing medal since Auckland in 1990.”
“authorise the US President to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from major buyers of Russian crude oil and natural gas”
“two coronal mass ejections on July 26-27 that are traveling towards Earth.”
“about 90 firefighters were 'working incredibly hard in arduous conditions' to bring under control a 'large-scale, wind-driven' fire that broke out on Wednesday afternoon.”
“India's imports of Russian crude reached a record 2.6 million barrels per day in June and are expected to average close to that level during July”
“scoring 24.5 PPG (PPR) in 2025.”
“Days before the hearing, Republican Senator Rand Paul released more than 1,000 pages of Fauci's pandemic-era writings, in which he mused about fame and the origins of Covid.”
“One-third of his wealth amounts to more than $12 billion”
“coming off a 15.1 PPG season in 2025 and a 17.6 PPG season in 2024.”
“Meanwhile, the fire at Burgohondo in Ávila province has already ravaged more than 43,000 hectares (108,000 acres) - and is now considered the largest recorded wildfire in Spanish history.”
“He actually donated 25 per cent to the foundation.”
“scoring 16.8 PPG in 2025.”
“In the Madrid region alone, 24,000 people have been told they can return and lockdowns on another 20,000 have been lifted.”
“Established in 1994 and endowed with $1.25 billion, his foundation has funded several programmes in the fields of health, nutrition, education, disaster relief, and poverty reduction across Nigeria and other African countries.”
“scored 14.9 PPG with the Jacksonville Jaguars”
“One fire remains out of control, at Vall d'Uixó north-west of Valencia.”
“Aliko Dangote, who turns 70 next year”
“Nabers tore his ACL, and Skattebo suffered a dislocated ankle that limited him to just eight games last year.”
“Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has warned the next 12 hours will be 'decisive' in putting out the wildfire near the capital.”
“A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran had rejected Oman's proposal for regional joint management of the strategic waterway, dimming hopes of resolving a months-long impasse that has disrupted Gulf trade.”
“scoring 17.7 PPG as a rookie.”
“Fire service officials are warning that hotter temperatures and dry winds could re-ignite fires Many of the 2,000 people forced to flee the fires in the nearby Tiétar Valley were looked after by volunteers in the town of Talavera de la Rei…”
“The disruption has continued to affect shipping. Only a small number of commodity vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz this week.”
“scoring exactly 10.7 PPG each year.”
“Fourteen people died in the Almería fires, including UK and Belgian nationals as well as US, French and Spanish citizens.”
“By comparison, traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait increased, with five ships passing through on Wednesday and 39 on Tuesday, the highest daily count since July 19, before Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants announced a maritime bloc…”
“only playing in nine games, but he had 19.7 PPG over that span.”
“In south-west France, the largest fires in the Gironde region are described as 'still stabilised' despite several flare-ups, however officials warn of dry winds and temperatures of up to 41C (106F).”
“India imported a record 2.7 million barrels per day of Russian crude in June and about 2.6 million barrels per day during the first three weeks of July, accounting for more than half of the country's total crude imports.”
“he only played in 11 games due to injuries as well and also went down with a torn Achilles in the playoffs.”
“Sixteen departments or districts are under orange heatwave alert, including in the Landes area further south.”
“India remains one of the world's largest buyers of Russian crude and is second only to China in imports.”
“"Jordan Romano leads the Angels in saves in 2026,” The Athletic’s Sam Blum noted in a post on X with nearly 7,500 likes. “Jordan Romano leads the Rockies in saves in 2026 (tied with two others). Jordan Romano has total 8 saves."”
“The Environment Agency (EA) says that seven regions – covering large parts of central, eastern and southern England – are now in official drought conditions.”
“A 32-year-old nurse walked more than 10 miles down a rocky mountain with a metal trekking pole stuck through his side after a fall near the top of Granite Peak in Montana. David Cifaldi, who lives in Billings, spent six and a half hours wa…”
“"He has maintained a 1.35 ERA in seven appearances so far for the Rockies."”
“July saw 7% of the expected levels of rainfall in England, with just 1% across southern England.”
“The accident happened on July 20 while Cifaldi and two friends, Jesse Ross and Brad Reich, were climbing the 12,799-foot mountain. The group was 10 miles into the walk, near an height of 12,000 feet, when Cifaldi slipped on loose rocks.”
“"Romano would certainly fit the label of a possible reclamation project after having an ugly 2025 season with the Phillies, as he posted an 8.23 ERA in 49 games"”
“The previously-reported figure of 37.7C in Lingwood, Norfolk, on 26 June 2026 has been updated to 38.0C – smashing the UK's previous June high of 35.6C.”
“The Alice Lynch House, located at 2414 4th Avenue in the historic West Adams Terrace neighbourhood, has been listed for $1,849,500 (around $1.85 million), according to the New York Post.”
“"During his 2024 season in Toronto, Romano had a 6.59 ERA in 13⅔ innings as he dealt with right elbow inflammation for most of the year."”
“The hot and dry weather means we are currently using water faster than nature can replenish it.”
“The Alice Lynch House was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 621 in 1996, recognising its historical and architectural importance.”
“"From 2021 through 2023, he established himself as one of the game's elite late‑inning relievers, posting a 2.37 ERA with 95 saves over that three‑year stretch while earning American League All‑Star selections in both 2022 and 2023."”
“Farmers and growers have always had to contend with the weather, but what they are experiencing now is climate change in action. More extreme conditions [are] making it harder, riskier and more costly to produce the nation's food.”
“Nobel Prize-winning economist challenges Elon Musk to donate his $1 trillion fortune by 2036”
“"The right‑hander had 47 strikeouts and allowed 10 home runs in 42⅔ innings in his lone season with the Phillies."”
“Today's announcement means there have been three droughts in the past five years – 2022, 2025 and now 2026.”
“Phase One of the tax applies to co‑ops and condos with assessed values starting at $1 million and single‑family homes at $5 million or more, taxed on a tiered schedule — 4% on the portion of value between $1 million and $3 million, 5.25% b…”
“Japan's south-western Kyushu region has had more than 100 aftershocks since it was struck on Tuesday by a powerful earthquake which left at least 13 people dead.”
“New York State’s top marginal rate is 10.9% for taxable income over $25 million”
“Three people who worked in Aeon Mall stores remain unaccounted for, company President Akio Yoshida says. Aeon Mall president Akio Yoshida confirmed three people were killed in the mall explosion. Some 2,700 people were employed at the mall…”
“New York City also levies an income tax of 3.876% for taxpayers with income over $50,000”
“The JMA measured the earthquake magnitude at 7.1 and the US Geological Survey later placed it at 6.8.”
“New York City has an 8.875% sales tax rate on most purchases”
“More than 4,600 personnel were deployed to help with rescue efforts, Takaichi added.”
“IOM has reported an enormous funding gap of $3.4 billion for 2026.”
“For the next week or so, especially the next two to three days, we would like people to watch out for potential earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 7, a JMA official said.”
“IMAX 70mm screenings of the movie, which once ran through Aug. 19, have been extended to Sept. 16, according to listings on IMAX’s website.”
“The fire has destroyed about 10 sq miles (25 sq km) of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July.”
“Kofi Kingston became the first African-born WWE champion at WrestleMania 35.”
“He said: "This is still very much a live situation. There are smouldering points - hotspots - in the soil which is quite peaty and when the wind get up that reignites and there are flames again."”
“The attack killed 15 people and injured approximately 40 others, who had been celebrating the Jewish Festival of Lights.”
“RSPB Scotland said its Loch Garten reserve was home to 5,000 species, and insects, reptiles along with trees, lichens and mosses had been killed.”
“In May 2021, Ceuta experienced a similar, sudden influx when more than 8,000 migrants poured into the territory—which has a population of about 85,000—over just two days.”
“which has a population of about 85,000”
“Thursday night’s northern lights display will have a Kp index of 4, according to NOAA’s forecast”
“NOAA’s preliminary forecast for Friday night also has a Kp index of 4”
“NASA said the northern lights hit a 500‑year peak in 2024”
“NOAA recommends viewers wait until it is dark outside to see the lights, which are usually most visible between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time”
“Ceuta has a population of about 85,000”
“He has converted 19 consecutive save opportunities (through July 30)”
“having converted 19 straight save opportunities, a stretch that began May 17.”
“Baker, who had four career saves coming into this season”
“whose exceptional work (9 HR, 35 RBI, .804 OPS) in a part-time role has often aided the Rays in getting to their closer.”
“took a miniscule 1.49 ERA and 0.87 WHIP into a celebratory clubhouse Thursday”
“With the selection, No. 37 overall, the Orioles took Slater de Brun.”
“Baker emerged from a collection of arms in early April and joined Alex Colome (2017) and Fernando Rodney (2012) as the third player in team history to record 30 saves by August 1.”
“Avocados are becoming increasingly pivotal to the American diet, with avocado consumption tripling in America since the year 2000.”
“Now, Americans consume over 3 billion pounds of avocado each year.”
“For the Michoacán region, where avocados are prominent, AVO.AI shared that depending on orchard density, a single avocado could use require 145–217 gallons of water per avocado or just 39–58 gallons per avocado for the highest density avoc…”
“a 2024 Berkeley Lab report estimated that all U.S. data centers consumed about 17.4 billion gallons of water in 2023, and projected 16 billion to 33 billion gallons a year by 2028.”
