Environment
20 Surprising Facts About Citrine & Topaz, November’s Birthstones
The largest faceted gemstone in the world is the El-Dorado Topaz. This impressive gemstone weighs a whopping 31,000 carats!
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History
The Wicked History of Witchcraft
Did you know that in ancient Egypt, people who practiced magic and witchcraft were highly respected members of the community?
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Holidays & Events
20 Colorful Facts About Tourmaline and Opal, October’s Birthstones
Did you know that 95% of the world's opals are mined in Australian opal fields?
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Math
A Quick History On The Imperial And Metric System
The U.S. remains one of only three countries still using the Imperial measurement system, along with Liberia and Myanmar.
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Business & Economy
College Vs University: What’s The Difference?
Although colleges and universities are similar, they don't offer the same degrees or the same learning environment.
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Holidays & Events
National Video Games Day | September 12
The first video game console played in space was Nintendo’s Game Boy. It was brought up there in 1993 by a Russian cosmonaut.
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Holidays & Events
16 Astonishing Facts About September’s Birthstone
Usually thought of as blue, sapphires come in many colors. These differently-colored sapphires are known as "fancy sapphires."
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Travel & Tourism
15 Blissful Facts About Bali
Bali's New Year is celebrated in silence. No one is allowed outside for the full 24 hours, and noise must be kept to a minimum.
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Holidays & Events
National Play In The Sand Day | August 11
The world’s tallest freestanding sandcastle was built in Germany in 2019. At 58 feet tall, it stood about four stories high!
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Holidays & Events
24 Mysterious Facts About August’s Three Birthstones
The gemstone peridot can be found in meteorites! This variety differs from the kind found on Earth as it contains no nickel.
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Travel & Tourism
15 Radical Facts About Russia That Will Blow Your Mind
Did you know that Alaska used to be a part of Russia? The Russian Empire was short on cash, though, and sold it to the US in 1867!
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Holidays & Events
National Free Slurpee Day | July 11
Did you know that when 7-Eleven first introduced the Slurpee in 1966, it initially offered only two flavors: Coca-Cola and Cherry?
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