National Pink Day | June 23
In the 19th century, it was typical for young boys in England to wear pink ribbons and other decorations.
Pulling crackers on Christmas, trick-or-treating on Halloween, or giving roses on Valentine’s Day are all traditions passed down through the ages, but why do we do these strange things?
Why do we celebrate things like Easter or St. Patrick’s Day? And why on earth do crazy holidays like Put A Pillow on Your Fridge Day even exist?
Here you’ll find facts about your favorite holidays and events, as well as funny holidays you’ve never even heard about.
In the 19th century, it was typical for young boys in England to wear pink ribbons and other decorations.
During the summer solstice, Earth's axial tilt reaches 23.44 degrees, pointing the Earth's Poles more towards the Sun than usual.
The phrase "the dog days of summer" refers to the hottest days of summer, and has been around since the Roman Empire.
President Bill Clinton declared June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month in 1999. In 2009, this became known as LGBT Pride Month.
Roses are one of the most famous Valentine’s Day gifts. An estimated third of flowers sold on Valentine’s Day are roses.
Using sunscreen every day helps to prevent skin aging. Those who use SPF15+ daily experience 24% less aging than those who don’t.
Emeralds almost always have some sort of impurity. However, unlike other gemstones, this rarely affects their sale price.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, carried lily of the valley as part of her bridal bouquet at her wedding in 2011.
Did you know that in the United States, around four million pets are adopted from rescue shelters annually?
Over 20,000 species of Daisy have been identified. These come in a variety of colors, including pink, yellow, white, and blue.
In the past, the word "good" was synonymous with the word "holy." So Good Friday was originally also known as Holy Friday.
Spring fever is a condition in which people feel unwell early in spring. Symptoms include mood swings, restlessness or low energy.