Holidays & Events
National Frozen Yogurt Day | February 6
Frozen yogurt originated in the Middle East and India around 5,000 years ago.
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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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Health & Body
What is Mindfulness?
While “mindfulness” is a very old concept, the term was only coined in 1910 by T.W. Rhys Davids, a Buddhist scholar.
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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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Environment
Why is Glitter Harmful to the Environment?
A study by Professor Richard Thompson reported that glitter was found in one-third of all fish caught in the UK.
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Health & Body
15 Wonderful Facts About Walking
5-15% of children are affected by sleepwalking every year, while only 1-1.5% of adults experience the phenomenon.
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Health & Body
10 Healthy Habits to Adopt This Year
Research shows that people who wake up earlier have higher cortisol levels, which is associated with energy and productivity.
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Environment
20 Facts About Carnations & Snowdrops, January’s Birth Flowers
Although they are known for their beauty, snowdrops are actually poisonous and can irritate the skin when handled.
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Environment
30 Chilling Facts About Snow
The largest snowflakes ever recorded fell in Montana in 1887, measuring fifteen inches (38 cm) wide and eight inches (20 cm) deep.
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Food & Drink
20 Traditional Christmas Dishes From Around the World
It is a tradition in Luxembourg to eat little human-shaped brioche men called "boxemännchen" during the Christmas season.
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Food & Drink
10 Mulled Wine Facts Worth Mulling Over
The world record for the Largest Vessel of Mulled Wine ever brewed was 537 gallons, which was achieved in 2016 in Falcade, Italy.
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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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