Description
Did you know that...- The ZIP in zip code stands for: Zone Improvement Plan
- The diesel engine was named after German engineer Rudolf Diesel who invented it in the 1890s
- A giraffe can clean its ears with its 21-inch tongue
- More Monopoly money is printed in a year, than real money printed throughout the world
- All polar bears are left-handed
- The typical person goes to the bathroom 6 times a day
With "Daily Amazing Facts" learn every day new fascinating facts about the science, politics, history, etc.
Features:
* Thousands of amazing facts
* Receive daily interesting facts in the notification bar
* Very fast and simple to use
* Works offline, even in "airplane mode". Access all facts anytime, anywhere, no internet connection needed.
* Search any term and find all facts about it
* Bookmark your favorite facts for quick future reference
* Read random facts
* Share your favorite facts by Email, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
* Listen to the facts using Android's built-in Text-to-speech synthesizer
* Works in both portrait and landscape mode for easier reading
* Optimized for all Android version from 1.6 to 4.0 (ICS)
FAQ:
Q: How can I share a fact from the list?
A: Just press for 2 or 3 seconds over the fact, a menu with the available sharing options will appear
Q: How can I change the speech speed?
A: The speed of the speech is controlled by the TTS engine installed with Android. It can be set up by going to:
Settings --> Voice input & output settings --> Text to speech settings --> speech rate
Q: I don't like the voice. How can I improve it?
A: The default text-to-speech engine installed with Android is Pico TTS, it’s pretty simple and sometimes may sound a bit electronic. You can always install alternatives like eSpeak, SVox or IVONA from Android Market.
Q: How can I change the speech accent?
A: Just go to Menu --> Settings and select the language. Currently, 2 accents are available:
* English (US)
* English (GB)
About the permissions:
We know you may be worried about the permissions required by the application so here is the explanation of why they are needed:
To load the ads used to support the development of the application, these permissions are required:
- Full Internet access
- View network state
About the speech synthesizer:
The text-to-speech (TTS) technology may not be available in some devices. To check if your phone is able of speech synthesis: Menu -> Settings -> Voice input & output -> Text-to-speech settings.
If not installed, your device may ask you to install the TTS engine. An internet connection may be required. We recommend installing it before traveling as roaming data tariffs may be very expensive.
Tags: facts, humor, amazing, earth, politics, science, nature, animals, human, body, inventions, history
A Google User
Apr 15, 2013 6:05:34 AM
Occasionally This app is cool ill admit but some of this facts are kinda scuff please dont post any false info if it bullshit
A Google User
Mar 17, 2013 12:25:53 PM
Constant liar telling you fascinating "facts" The Chinese Coke name fact in the example is completely wrong and it doesn't make any sense. Whoever made it up is out of his mind. Fact check please.
A Google User
Mar 9, 2013 3:05:45 AM
Entertaining app
A Google User
Feb 4, 2013 3:56:10 PM
It's a great app BUT... The app is a lot of fun but unfortunately not all of the facts are accurate. I have come across 4 facts that are either misleading or down right wrong. For example, the most recent fact says Michigan has the longest coastline in the continental US. I looked it up and it turns out Michigan has the longest freshwater shoreline but Florida has the longest freshwater shoreline and Florida's shoreline is substantially larger.also coastline and shoreline are not the same and Michigan wasn't even listed for that.
A Google User
Jan 25, 2013 3:30:50 AM
I thought they gave You the facts..you have to search them.bummer
A Google User
Dec 7, 2012 11:50:55 PM
Excellent But would be nice to have a category listing and to listen to facts found in the search list and favorites list.
Christopher Abboud
Nov 18, 2012 1:06:16 PM
Wow It is THe Best App Ever
Patrick
Oct 10, 2012 12:12:31 PM
Sucks
Stephen
Oct 1, 2012 2:48:58 PM
Facts Of All Sorts Interesting and somewhat humerous.
Gaurav
Sep 23, 2012 11:47:00 PM
gaurav good