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!

Did you know 12 million Dum Dums are made every single day? The Dum Dum factory is located in Bryan, Ohio, also known as the Lollipop Capital of the World. According to the candy's official website, after they're cooked and formed, a conveyor belt with special wrapping machines wrap about four Dum-Dums each second.

That's a lot of lollipops!

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!