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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Travel & Tourism
5 Astounding Facts About the Algarve Coast, Portugal
Did you know that the Algarve Coast in Portugal is home to flamingos? They can be found in the Ria Formosa National Park.
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Historic Events
A Brief History Of The Gold Rush
In the California Gold Rush, it wasn't the miners who made the most money but the merchants who sold them their tools!
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Animals
Do Bulls Really Get Angry At The Color Red?
Did you know that bullfighters wear a yellow and pink cape for most of the fight and only switch to a red cape at the very end?
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People & Civilizations
Who Lives in The Sahara Desert?
Despite its harsh climate, the Sahara Desert is home to over 100 reptiles, 70 mammals, and 90 birds.
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Travel & Tourism
15 Wonderful Facts About Wyoming
In 1921, Wyoming became the first US state to grant women over 21 the right to vote.
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Environment
20 Fun Facts About June’s Three Birthstones
People born in June can choose between three different birthstones: pearls, moonstones, or alexandrites.
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Technology
The Life and Death of Motorola
In 1984 Motorola released the world's first cellphone, the DynaTAC 8000x. It had a battery life of 35 minutes and weighed 2.5 lbs.
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Health & Body
What Is A Polymath?
Did you know that one of the world's greatest artists, Leonardo da Vinci was a polymath?
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Buildings & Construction
Interesting Facts About The 7 Wonders Of The Modern World
Did you know that the Colosseum amphitheater in Rome was built by tens of thousands of slaves around 80 A.D?
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