100 Interesting Facts We Learned in 2021

Interesting facts about science, math, and much more comprise this episode of The List Show. You’ll learn fun 2021 facts about archeological discoveries and the world of entertainment. You'll glean insights from cutting-edge research in a number of fields as Erin (@erincmccarthy) lays out 100 interesting facts we learned this year.

Tail-regenerating lizards and egg-breaking egg-sperts will want to watch. You’ll learn about a “Lost Golden City” in Egypt and the first recorded observation of a new state of matter.

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