33,211 source-backed world facts - each attributed to a named person and a number, linked to the original source. Page 67 of 333.
“Historical records indicate that the pines were planted during the second half of the 1920s, at a time when forestry was an important local industry.”
“Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have won four of the seven majors contested since the start of 2025”
“In fact, the biggest megadonor of 2025 was MacKenzie Scott, the famed novelist and philanthropist (and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos) whose $7 billion in donations accounted for more than one-third of America’s $19.2 billion in mega…”
“half of his body was hanging out of the aircraft.”
“foresters bent the saplings when they were around a decade old, hoping to produce naturally curved timber for furniture, boat building or specialised construction work where unusual wooden shapes were valuable.”
“Padraig Harrington prevailed with a winning score of three over par, four shots clear of Ian Poulter.”
“Then there’s Melinda French Gates, who stepped away from the Gates Foundation to create her own philanthropy, Pivotal Ventures, which has pledged $2 billion to women and families since 2019.”
“He was outside for one and a half to two minutes, she estimated.”
“Russian and East European studies reported that any planned work on the trees would have been interrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939.”
“McIlroy - who shot 73-64 over the weekend to finish tied seventh at last week's Scottish Open”
“In September 2025, she announced $37.5 million in grants to support marine protection across 12 Pacific Island nations and territories, part of a $100 million commitment to what the Bezos Earth Fund calls one of the boldest ocean conservat…”
“The 61-year-old passenger suffered neck and shoulder injuries and friction burns, according to a Greek hospital official.”
“His 80 off 75 balls put India in control of the chase before cramps and a hamstring issue forced him to retire hurt with a century within reach.”
“Since Jordan Spieth's victory in 2017, Birkdale has undergone a renovation, with the changes including redesigns on the fifth, seventh, 14th and 15th holes.”
“That commitment is part of the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund, which has donated more than $850 million to organizations in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam.”
“She recalled being in the air for about 30 to 40 minutes.”
“India defeated England by six wickets in the first ODI at Edgbaston on Tuesday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.”
“Scottie Scheffler, who finished 17 under to triumph at Royal Portrush last year.”
“Axar, who had struggled for runs during the T20I series, remained unbeaten on 57 off 52 balls, while Washington finished on 52 not out from 63 deliveries.”
“Bill and Melinda Gates divorced in 2021 after 27 years of marriage.”
“Root scored 76 from 76 balls, while Dawson registered a career-best 68 off 83 deliveries as England posted 258 after choosing to bat.”
“United States were beaten 4-1 by Belgium”
“Bumrah finished with figures of 1 for 31 in nine overs and was India's most economical bowler.”
“the same committee ruled he should serve a two-match ban”
“Gurnoor Brar claimed 2 for 61, while Prasidh Krishna picked up 2 for 50.”
“England's 3-2 win over Mexico”
“Axar then cleaned up the lower order, finishing with 4 for 62 after breaking the Root-Dawson stand.”
“In nearby Rafah, a 10-year-old boy named Muataz Abu Shaar was killed by Israeli gunfire, according to the medics.”
“The victory was India's first win of their ongoing tour of the United Kingdom.”
“Of the 156 players competing at this week's Open Championship”
“Rubies are the birthstone of Prince George, who is set to celebrate his 13th birthday next week.”
“Howard won the 2025 East of Ireland title at County Louth Golf Club”
“Kate first wore her G. Collins & Sons ruby pendant during a 2017 royal tour of Poland.”
“Howard - who plays out of Fota Island Golf Club just east of Cork city - carded rounds of 69 and 71 to finish joint second on four under”
“In peacetime, about one-fifth of the world's traded crude oil and natural gas passes through the waterway.”
“On Thursday, Howard will begin his tournament at 10:42 BST”
“the 23-year-old’s future”
“Howard, who is 1,441st in the world amateur rankings.”
“6-foot-4 blueliner”
“Daily television highlights on BBC2 and iPlayer from 21:00 BST on Thursday and Friday, 20:30 on Saturday and 21:55 on Sunday.”
“Recorded 4 points across 65 games while leading the Canadiens with 178 hits and accumulating 116 penalty minutes.”
“Santos joined from Chelsea in a £48m deal on Monday”
“Appeared in all 13 playoff games for Montreal, posting a plus-5 rating and adding offensive contributions during the postseason run.”
“BBC Sport has been told of a £35m release clause”
“Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 offseason with approximately $14 million in available cap space.”
“He made his senior debut for Anderlecht aged 16 years and 82 days and has now played 668 games for club and country”
“roughly one-fifth of global oil trade passes through the strait.”
“That is over 100 more than Casemiro had done when he moved from Real Madrid to United in 2022”
“A total of 13 Indians have been killed and three remain missing in the Gulf region since February 28”
“The 35-year-old Wales international has played a total of 279 games at club level and has 15 caps”
“had a total of 30 Indian seafarers on board”
“pre-season, which starts against Wrexham in Helsinki on 18 July”
“On one ship, which had 12 people on board, one Indian seafarer lost his life.”
“Barry was part of the Accrington Stanley side 20 years ago that won the Conference to return to the Football League for the first time in 44 years.”
“On the other ship, which had 18 Indian seafarers on board, nine sustained serious injuries, of whom two are in critical condition.”
“If England reach the final, Tuchel's side will have played six games in a 22-day period from the last group game against Panama.”
“Washington would charge '20 per cent' to provide security for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz”
“He has had 33 shots and created 21 chances, the most combined (54) since Diego Maradona in 1986.”
“Ravi Teja made a video call to his wife, Vedha Shri, and daughters, Sahasra and Sloka, on Friday night.”
“The Ballon d'Or that had been handed to him in 2009 became a near-permanent fixture - he won it in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2019 as well, and would eventually accumulate eight.”
“On Saturday morning, he spoke to his mother, Sandhya Rani, for nearly 30 minutes.”
“He became captain in August 2011.”
“His wife, Vedha Shri, said Ravi Teja spent around 15 to 20 minutes speaking to the family over a video call.”
“Argentina beat Brazil in the Maracana final and ended a 28-year wait for a major title.”
“Ravi Teja's mortal remains were officially handed over to his family by government authorities earlier on Tuesday.”
“Lionel Messi joined Major League Soccer side Inter Miami in July 2023.”
“Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, the second flight from Bengaluru carrying the mortal remains of three other victims of the Vietnam boat tragedy arrived at Coimbatore Airport on Tuesday.”
“Born in Split, Vuskovic came through the academy at local club Hajduk, becoming the youngest player to feature in Croatia's top flight when he was just 16 - and going on to become his club's youngest goalscorer.”
“The flight carried the mortal remains of Senthilkumar from Pappirettipatti in Dharmapuri district, Muruga Prabhu from Palani in Dindigul district, and Sridhar from Salem district.”
“The Ryanair flight was in the air for about 10 minutes, tracking data shows, when it abruptly dropped 9,000ft (2,700m).”
“13 Indians have been killed and three are missing in the Gulf region since February 28, 2026.”
“Svetlana Grković said her 61-year-old husband is 'seriously injured and in shock'.”
“one Indian seafarer was killed”
“The aircraft - believed to have been an 18 year-old-plane - was operated by Ryanair's subsidiary Malta Air.”
“Jos Buttler added another milestone to his decorated international career on Tuesday as he became just the second England cricketer to play 200 One-Day Internationals.”
“With the help of two other passengers, Grković said she was able to pull her husband - who she said lost consciousness three times - back inside.”
“Only former England captain Eoin Morgan, who finished his career with 225 ODIs, has played more matches for England in the format.”
“Buttler made his ODI debut against Pakistan in Dubai on February 21, 2012.”
“Virat Kohli returned to international cricket after nearly seven months, having missed the home ODI series against Afghanistan due to a leg injury.”
“Shivam Dube made his first ODI appearance in almost two years.”
“Skipper Brook said the surface looked good for batting and hoped it would assist the spinners later in the game.”
“India captain Shubman Gill admitted he would have preferred to bowl first but welcomed the return of several senior players to the squad.”
“Jos Buttler ... also captained England in white-ball cricket before handing over the leadership to Harry Brook.”
“England opted to bat first after winning the toss at Edgbaston.”
“84-year-old Carol Ruckdeschel ... has been living on an island for the 53 years”
“Ruckdeschel moved to Cumberland in 1973”
“curators at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History to travel 700 miles south from Washington, D.C. to meet her in person, as per the BBC.”
“Measuring more than 36,000 acres”
“located 18 miles north-east of Jacksonville, Florida”
“largest and southernmost of the 14 barrier islands off Georgia's Atlantic coast.”
“least visited of the 10 National Seashores managed by the US National Park Service (NPS).”
“seventeen miles of beaches”
“four species of sea turtles nest.”
“a maximum of 300 visitors are permitted on the island every day.”
“staying at the five campsites”
“She visited the island for the first time in 1960”
“in 1978, Ruckdeschel used up her savings to purchase one of the only structures the NPS hadn't acquired yet”
“as of 2005, there are plans to display it at the Georgia Natural History Museum.”
“John F Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette were wed in 1996.”
“winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.”
