The Strange People You'll Only Meet On the Subway

The More You Know

• In 1567, the man said to have the longest beard in the world died after he tripped over his beard running away from a fire.
• In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
• The idea that a man should spend two months salary on an engagement ring was popularized by De Beers' ad agency.
• Over 80 million bacteria can be exchanged in one kiss.