Did you know that the country with the most national holidays in the world is Cambodia, which boasts 28 special celebrations each year? Whether it’s a day of rest, remembrance, giving thanks, or partying, everyone looks forward to the holidays. Not only do holidays breathe new life into our busy schedules, but they also remind[…]
The first Monday in September is celebrated nationally as Labor Day. So how did we get the holiday and why is no one quite sure who created it? The Labor Day holiday grew out of the late 19th century organized labor movement, and it quickly became a national holiday as the labor movement assumed a[…]
August is the eighth month of the Gregorian calendar and is the last month of summer. It is a month filled with warm weather, fun activities, and a time for relaxation. But, it is also a month with one of the weirdest national days. Read on to find out these 20 interesting and awesome facts[…]
Honey bees are super-important pollinators for flowers, fruits and vegetables. This means that they help other plants grow! Bees transfer pollen between the male and female parts, allowing plants to grow seeds and fruit. Honey bees live in hives (or colonies). The members of the hive are divided into three types: Queen:[…]
The most satisfying story ever told. 1930 The very first SNICKERS Bar, allegedly named after a horse, was manufactured in Chicago and sold for five cents. 1967-1990 SNICKERS is called the Marathon Bar in the UK. 1968 Fun Size SNICKERS is created, followed by an increase in satisfaction levels worldwide. 1984 SNICKERS is an official[…]
Did you know elephants can be left-handed? Elephants are pretty amazing. Did you know they’re super smart? Or that there are a few different types of elephants? We put together a list of 11 fun elephant facts so you can learn even more. 1. Elephants (almost) never forget Have you ever heard the[…]
You might think that you have a close bond with your cat—but now there’s scientific evidence to back it up. In a new study published Tuesday in the journal Animal Cognition, researchers from Université Paris Nanterre in France found that cats can actually recognize their owners’ voices when they’re speaking to them. The felines can also tell the difference between[…]
With discoveries about Pluto from NASA’s New Horizons mission rolling in, here are nine of the most interesting facts about the former planet. Pluto was first discovered by a young research assistant in 1930 Photographic evidence of the former ninth planet was first sighted by 24-year-old research assistant Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory[…]
Venus is one of our two neighbors in the Solar system and it is one of the most interesting planets that we know about. This is why space agencies from all around the world have sent more than 15 spacecraft to study it despite the planet being too hot to send landers or rovers as[…]
Our solar system’s innermost planet is pretty weird. Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, is only slightly larger than Earth’s moon and is pockmarked with craters. The planet is visible to the unaided eye and as such as has long been known to humans. According to Universe Today, the Sumerians mentioned the planet as[…]