Holidays & Events
16 Astonishing Facts about September’s Birthstone
Sep 1, 2023
Janet Spencer
Usually thought of as blue, sapphires come in many colors. These differently-colored sapphires are known as "fancy sapphires."
4 Minutes Read
Travel & Tourism
15 Blissful Facts About Bali
Aug 22, 2023
Aaron Lao
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.
7 Minutes Read
Holidays & Events
National Play In The Sand Day | August 11
Aug 11, 2023
Janet Spencer
The world’s tallest freestanding sandcastle was built in Germany in 2019. At 58 feet tall, it stood about four stories high!
4 Minutes Read
Holidays & Events
24 Mysterious Facts About August’s Three Birthstones
Aug 1, 2023
Janet Spencer
The gemstone peridot can be found in meteorites! This variety differs from the kind found on Earth as it contains no nickel.
4 Minutes Read
Travel & Tourism
15 Radical Facts About Russia That Will Blow Your Mind
Aug 12, 2023
Max White
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!
5 Minutes Read
Food & Drink
National Free Slurpee Day | July 11
Jul 11, 2023
Aaron Lao
Did you know that when 7-Eleven first introduced the Slurpee in 1966, it initially offered only two flavors: Coca-Cola and Cherry?
4 Minutes Read
Travel & Tourism
5 Astounding Facts About the Algarve Coast, Portugal
Jul 7, 2023
Becca Marsh
Did you know that the Algarve Coast in Portugal is home to flamingos? They can be found in the Ria Formosa National Park.
3 Minutes Read
Historic Events
A Brief History Of The Gold Rush
Jul 4, 2023
Jennifer Anyabuine
In the California Gold Rush, it wasn't the miners who made the most money but the merchants who sold them their tools!
4 Minutes Read
Animals
Do Bulls Really Get Angry At The Color Red?
Jun 15, 2023
Aaron Lao
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?
4 Minutes Read
People & Civilizations
Who Lives in The Sahara Desert?
Jun 13, 2023
Jennifer Anyabuine
Despite its harsh climate, the Sahara Desert is home to over 100 reptiles, 70 mammals, and 90 birds.
4 Minutes Read
Travel & Tourism
15 Wonderful Facts About Wyoming
Jun 6, 2023
Shash Wighton
In 1921, Wyoming became the first US state to grant women over 21 the right to vote.
11 Minutes Read
Environment
20 Fun Facts About June’s Three Birthstones
Jun 1, 2023
Ashley D
People born in June can choose between three different birthstones: pearls, moonstones, or alexandrites.
3 Minutes Read