
100 History Facts They Didn’t Teach You At School
A singing birthday card has more computer power in it than the entire Allied Army of WWII.
Culture & history may sound like a broad topic – but that just means there’s an endless amount of articles to get lost in!
Here we have facts from business & religion to world history & travel, with topics about countries to inspire your wanderlust; you’re sure to find countless facts inside to fill your brain!
A singing birthday card has more computer power in it than the entire Allied Army of WWII.
Shower with a Friend Day may not be an officially recognized holiday, but it is recognized by the internet, at least.
Did you know that "February" is one of the most misspelled words in the English language?
During the Dunkirk Evacuations, Churchill expected 30,000 troops to return to England. He was very wrong, but in a good way...
Machu Picchu is made up of nearly 200 buildings, and there are more than 3,000 steps to climb.
Originally, the Roman calendar had only 10 months, and it excluded January and February.
Every year since 1947, Norway has gifted the UK with a Christmas tree as a symbol of friendship and for their support during WWII.
In 2011, Norway ran out butter at Christmas. This crisis made international news and is known as the "Norwegian Butter Crisis".
A quirky response to the German's demand for surrender went on to be a major morale boost for American troops.
A 16 inch Christmas tree in Japan cost $1.8 million. And that's not even the most expensive, by far...
In December 1965, "Jingle Bells" was the first song broadcast in space.
Did you know that the average person eats 4,500 calories at their Thanksgiving dinner?