Do you have a love of funny and unnecessary facts which you enjoy sharing with others? TAG24's Fun Fact of the Day has one gloriously useless piece of information for every day of the year!

The universe is full of pointless but endlessly amusing tidbits about life, nature, and everything in between. What's the deal with cats' aloofness, why do bees die when they sting you, and do gas giants really smell as bad as they sound? Read on to find out!

The hot air balloon has been around since September 1783, when French scientist Pilatre De Rozier launched the first flight, with a sheep, a duck, and a rooster onboard! Two months later, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier soared far above the Paris skyline in the first-ever manned flight.

Block out the seriousness of everyday life, at least for a few moments, with entertaining and interesting fun facts each and every day.

Sit down with your morning coffee, settle into your armchair, and come back tomorrow for the funnest of facts!