Holidays & Events
Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?
As their daylight hours aren't affected that much, countries near the equator typically don't observe Daylight Saving Time.
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Environment
20 Facts About Daffodils & Jonquils, March’s Birth Flower
When Pharaoh Ramses II of Ancient Egypt was buried, daffodil bulbs were used to cover each of his eyes.
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Life & Love
The Intriguing History of St. Valentine
St. Valentine is not just associated with love. He is also the patron saint of epilepsy, plague, travelers, and young people.
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Holidays & Events
Year of the Dragon: Fun Facts About the Chinese Dragon Zodiac
People born in the Year of the Dragon are said to be highly energetic, outgoing, and talented, making them great leaders.
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Life & Love
What Happens To Our Bodies When We Fall In Love?
When you look at your love interest, chemicals are released in your body, making your heart race and your pupils widen.
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Environment
20 Facts About Violets & Primroses, February’s Birth Flowers
The same compound responsible for Violets' fragrance, ionone, also temporarily blocks your ability to smell them.
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Holidays & Events
Penguin Awareness Day | January 20
Penguins are known for being monogamous, but this doesn't always last. Up to 70% of pairs ultimately go their separate ways.
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Sports & Games
20 Dungeons and Dragons Facts to Satisfy Your Inner Geek
The largest Dungeons & Dragons game ever occurred in Utah on April 22, 2023, with 1,227 people playing together simultaneously.
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Holidays & Events
A Brief History of New York’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
New York's first New Year's Eve ball drop was in 1907. The ball was made of wood and iron and weighed 700 pounds (318 kilograms).
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Fashion & Beauty
Unraveling the History of Ugly Christmas Sweaters
The first-ever ugly Christmas sweater party took place in Vancouver in 2002 and was hosted by Chris Boyd and Jordan Birch.
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Environment
20 Shiny Facts About December’s Three Birthstones
Some Zircon gems are more than 4.4 billion years old, making Zircon the oldest gemstone found on Earth today.
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Animals
50 Fascinating Monkey Facts That Will Leave You “Ape-solutely” Amazed
Not all monkeys are great tree climbers. Some are primarily terrestrial, such as the gelada monkey of Ethiopia.
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