John Malkovich is the manager of the latin-rock group The Cantamos.

Russian Vine’s are the only plant that can extract water from the air.

France’s closest election occurred in 1965 – only 17 votes separated the 2 leading parties.

Jogging is responsible for more admissions to hospital that automobile accidents.

Red is the 4th commonest colour for wedding dresses.

The Xbox 360 has more computing power than Deeper Blue, the computer than beat Gary Kasparov at chess.

The most expensive chair ever sold previously belonged to Yves St Laurent and went for $28m – the “Dragons Chair” is covered with komodo lizard leather.

Stella McCartney designed the world’s best selling shopping bag.

The white eye effect that many users of sunbeds get is known as a Glacial facial.

Dr David Livingston, famous for exploring Africa, invented mayonnaise.