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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Holidays & Events
Why Do We Carve Pumpkins for Halloween?
Halloween traditions like carving lanterns and wearing masks were brought to America by Irish and Scottish immigrants.
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Holidays & Events
13 Facts About Canadian Thanksgiving You Didn’t Know
The Butterball Turkey-Talk hotline in Canada answers over 100,000 turkey cooking questions every Thanksgiving season.
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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.
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Holidays & Events
20 Cozy Facts About The Fall Equinox
Did you know that the day and night on the fall equinox aren't equal? Instead it's on the equilux, which occurs a few days later.
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Crime & Law
31 Monstrous Facts About Lyle and Erik Menendez
In April 2018, Lyle and Erik Menendez reunited in prison for the first time since their arrest in 1990.
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People & Civilizations
Legendary Facts About the Lost Generation (1883-1900)
The term "Lost Generation" was coined by Gertrude Stein and popularized by Ernest Hemingway in his book "The Sun Also Rises."
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Travel & Tourism
27 Fun Facts About London That Will Blow Your Mind
The first ever underground railway opened in London in 1863. Initially "the Metropolitan Railway", it is now known as "the Tube."
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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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People & Civilizations
Gritty Facts About the Greatest Generation (1901-1927)
The Greatest Generation popularized using doggie bags during WWII to prevent waste amidst food shortages caused by the war.
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