Holidays & Events
How Did Christmas Become Popular In the USA?
The United States declared Christmas a federal holiday on June 26, 1870, marking a shift toward widespread festive celebrations.
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Holidays & Events
21 Cool Facts About The Winter Solstice
Full moons aligning with the winter solstice are incredibly rare events. The last one occurred in 2010, and the next is in 2094!
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Holidays & Events
National Hard Candy Day | December 19
Ancient Egyptians were the pioneers of hard candy, creating honey-based treats filled with nuts and fruit for extra flavor.
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Environment
15 Frosty Facts About Winter to Keep Out the Cold
Winter is the cheapest season to buy a house, often presenting lower prices and less competition for buyers.
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Holidays & Events
Day of the Little Candles | December 7
Catholics celebrate December 8 around the world, but the Day of the Little Candles, on December 7, is unique to Colombia.
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Business & Economy
31 Cost-Effective Facts About Costco
Costco made $3 billion in sales in its first six years, making it the fastest company to reach that amount starting from 0$.
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Environment
20 Facts About Narcissuses & Hollies, December’s Birth Flowers
All parts of the narcissus flower are toxic to humans and animals, as they contain a compound called lycorine.
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Holidays & Events
Why Do We Celebrate Black Friday?
For Black Friday, some retailers inflate reference prices before applying discounts, making deals seem bigger than they are.
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Holidays & Events
Red Planet Day | November 28
Red Planet Day is celebrated every year on November 28 and honors NASA's Mariner 4 mission, the first successful flyby of Mars.
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Holidays & Events
Why Isn’t Stuffing Put Inside the Thanksgiving Turkey?
Stuffing was first recorded in an ancient Roman cookbook, Apicius de re Coquinaria, published around the 1st Century AD.
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People & Civilizations
Miraculous Facts About the Missionary Generation (1860-1882)
The Missionary Generation revolutionized science, with scientists like Albert Einstein with his theory of relativity and E=MC².
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People & Civilizations
50 Interesting Facts About Kamala Harris That You Should Know
Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign raised $81 million on day one, breaking the record for donations in a 24-hour period!
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