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!

For several years during World War II, there were major metal shortages in the US, largely on account of the war effort. As a result, Oscar statuettes were made of bronze-lacquered and ebony-painted plaster. The unlucky winners of these lesser trophies were later invited to exchange them for the real deal when the shortage ended.

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!