Fait mathématique: 40924 is a number for which we're missing a fact (submit one to numbersapi at google mail!).
Culture générale: 40924 is an uninteresting number.
Date historique: January 17th is the day in 1608 that Emperor Susenyos of Ethiopia surprises an Oromo army at Ebenat; his army reportedly kills 12,000 Oromo at the cost of 400 men.