Now I Know
One well-sourced strange story per weekday, told at exactly the length of a cup of coffee.
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How to get the most from it
Now I Know sits in Curious Facts under Learn, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and cosy.
About this category: Records, comparisons, scale demonstrations and weird knowledge. The category most likely to produce a sentence beginning "did you know".
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Giving your brain a workout
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Now I Know: quick answers
Is Now I Know free?
Yes. Now I Know is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Now I Know?
No. You can use Now I Know without signing up for anything.
Does Now I Know work on a phone?
Yes. Now I Know works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Now I Know safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Now I Know take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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