50 Fascinating Earth Day Facts For Kids
Richard Nixon was the first US President to ever celebrate Earth Day in 1971. He died 23 years later on Earth Day.
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Richard Nixon was the first US President to ever celebrate Earth Day in 1971. He died 23 years later on Earth Day.
Did you know the state of Washington was named after the first US president George Washington?
Did you know that the style of grilled cheese that we know and love today was only popularized in the 1920s?
The Philippines has been dubbed the world's social media capital, with the average Filipino spending 4 hours daily on it!
Ancient Roman soldiers sometimes wore breastplates decorated with diamonds, believing that the gems would add extra protection.
Did you know that the US state of Virginia was named after Queen Elizabeth I in the 16th century?
Did you know that confessing a crime can only be used as evidence if the confession is made voluntarily?
Did you know that West Virginia was the first US state to build brick roads?
In Ancient Rome, aquamarine was given to sailors to protect them at sea, as they believed the gem to be the treasure of mermaids.
Arsenalna station in Kyiv, Ukraine, is 346 feet underground, making it the world's deepest metro station.
Did you know that Vermont is the largest producer of maple syrup in the United States?
Did you know that in Mexico, the first slice of your birthday cake must be given to the person you love the most?