Food & Drink
21 Fun Facts About Bread You Probably Didn’t Know
The French government passed a law in 1993 dictating how baguettes are made, forbidding pre-prepared dough.
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Food & Drink
15 Fun Facts About Olive Oil That May Surprise You
Did you know that there's an international award specifically for writing the best articles about olive oil?
7 Minutes Read
Environment
20 Facts About Chrysanthemums & Peonies, November’s Birth Flowers
For over 2000 years, peonies have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat conditions like blood disorders or parasites.
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Animals
8 Surprising Facts About Spider Webs That You Didn’t Know
Spider silk is the toughest known biological material. It is strong enough that some spiders can catch and eat bats in their webs.
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Holidays & Events
World Mental Health Day | October 10
The international symbol of mental health awareness is a green ribbon, often used to show support on World Mental Health Day.
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Environment
20 Facts About Marigolds & Cosmos, October’s Birth Flowers
Marigolds are an integral part of Mexico’s Day of the Dead festival as they're believed to guide spirits with their bright colors.
3 Minutes Read
Environment
Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
Oak trees can produce red leaves during the fall due to chemical changes from natural sugars getting trapped in their leaves.
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Film & TV
15 Fun Facts About the Great British Baking Show
Every year, the Great British Baking Show selects its contestants from an application pool of over 12,000 people!
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Life & Love
19 Interesting Facts About Schools Around the World
In Australia, kids who live in areas too rural for normal schools can learn via radio and the Internet at the "School of the Air."
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Environment
15 Fun Facts About Fall That’ll Leaf You Amazed
Did you know that squirrels bury up to 3,000 nuts in the fall, using clever strategies to ensure they can find them during winter?
7 Minutes Read
Environment
20 Facts About Asters & Morning Glories, September’s Birth Flowers
The name "Aster" is derived from the Ancient Greek word for "star," highlighting the flower's star-shaped bloom.
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Environment
15 Facts About Hurricanes That Will Blow You Away
Did you know that the 2017 hurricane season caused $294.92 billion in damages, and was the most expensive in US history?
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