Here are 60 ideas you can steal the next time you’re asked to give ‘fun facts about me’ to a new employer, school, group hang, date, you name it.
Fun fact! Bee balm, a fragrant herb of the genus Monarda, is also known as Oswego tea for its use as a beverage by the Oswego Native American tribe. The herb was also used as an alternative to tea by American colonists during their boycott of British tea. Hard to compete with horserad...
Consider the Haida totem poles. The Haida are a Native American tribe from the Pacific Northwest. Haida poles often feature the most crucial figures at the base. For example, the “Wasgo” or sea-wolf appears at the bottom. The sea-wolf symbolizes strength and bravery. Placing it at the ...
Facts About Native American Pottery & Clay The Aztecs were a native Mesoamerican civilization that ruled over Central Mexico from their capitol, Tenochtitlan. They were eventually overthrown by Spanish conquistadors, led by Hernando Cortez, in 1521. Fortunately, some of their culture has survived and ...
Brûlé was quite different from the many explorers at the time in the sense that before he ever set out on any real journeys, he got to know the customs and language of one of the local Native American tribes, the Huron. His language and culture studies allowed him to work as an int...
The world is a crazy place and it's full of totally weird facts about all sorts of things - science, art, history, the human body and Beyoncé! We've compiled 50 of the very best of these random facts to tell your friend and seriously impress them with your random knowledge. See if...
Ready to learn some fun and interesting facts about Peru? Whether you’re planning a trip to Peru or you’re just enjoying some armchair traveling, prepare to be awed by these amazing Peru facts. Peru is a country steeped in history, rich in culture, and endowed with an incredibly diverse...
One of the most interesting facts about Hawaiian culture and the hang loose attitude is that surfing was actually invented on the islands! The first surfing references we know of date back to 12th century cave paintings in Polynesia. And the first written references to surfing were found in the...
Chicago is a city rich with history and we've created a list of fun facts about the city's population, history, attractions and many more interesting stories.
Thanksgiving Trivia and Facts There are so many interesting facts associated with Thanksgiving, most of which are new to people. Read through are list to know everything and everybody associated with this American holiday. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade began in 1924 and is 2.5 miles long. ...