20 Colorful Facts About Tourmaline and Opal, October’s Birthstones
Did you know that 95% of the world's opals are mined in Australian opal fields?
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National Video Games Day | September 12
The first video game console played in space was Nintendo’s Game Boy. It was brought up there in 1993 by a Russian cosmonaut.
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16 Astonishing Facts About September’s Birthstone
Usually thought of as blue, sapphires come in many colors. These differently-colored sapphires are known as "fancy sapphires."
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National Play In The Sand Day | August 11
The world’s tallest freestanding sandcastle was built in Germany in 2019. At 58 feet tall, it stood about four stories high!
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24 Mysterious Facts About August’s Three Birthstones
The gemstone peridot can be found in meteorites! This variety differs from the kind found on Earth as it contains no nickel.
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National Free Slurpee Day | July 11
Did you know that when 7-Eleven first introduced the Slurpee in 1966, it initially offered only two flavors: Coca-Cola and Cherry?
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20 Fun Facts About June’s Three Birthstones
People born in June can choose between three different birthstones: pearls, moonstones, or alexandrites.
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50 Fascinating Earth Day Facts For Kids
Richard Nixon was the first US President to ever celebrate Earth Day in 1971. He died 23 years later on Earth Day.
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day | April 12
Did you know that the style of grilled cheese that we know and love today was only popularized in the 1920s?
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15 Tantalizing Facts About Diamond, April’s Birthstone
Ancient Roman soldiers sometimes wore breastplates decorated with diamonds, believing that the gems would add extra protection.
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True Confessions Day | March 15
Did you know that confessing a crime can only be used as evidence if the confession is made voluntarily?
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15 Lucky Facts About Aquamarine, March’s Birthstone
In Ancient Rome, aquamarine was given to sailors to protect them at sea, as they believed the gem to be the treasure of mermaids.
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