Ever wondered what the five rings on the Olympic flag symbolize? Find out the answers to these questions plus more interesting Olympic facts.
Somewhat related, my parents (and probably yours as well) grew up with a banana that was the Gos Michel banana but those went commercially extinct by about the 1960s. In their place was the Cavendish banana, which I, and probably you, grew up on. The Cavendish tasted a lot different fr...
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of ebooks, we have prepared the list of the most interesting – and lesser known – facts from the history of ebooks and audiobooks. Enjoy! On July 4, 1971, the first ebook in the world, the US Declaration of Independence, was created by Michael S. Har...
In this list, you’ll find lots of fun facts that are guaranteed to make you re-appreciate books all over again. Some of them are illustrated to make it even easier for you to share with friends and promote reading. 50 surprising fun facts about books, libraries, and reading 1 The firs...
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As a foreigner, you will notice that there are pachinko parlors everywhere in Japan. The neon signs of these pachinko parlors will meet your gaze everywhere in the country. Even the television channels will be full of advertisements for new parlors and m
Here are 100 Fun & Interesting Facts About Ice Cream 1. Ice cream origins: Ice cream has been around for quite a while. In fact, it’s said that even Alexander the Great enjoyed snow and ice flavoured with honey and nectar! That’s some ancient ice cream facts for you!
8. A Couple of Interesting Facts about Wrestling Interestingly, some media personalities, such as Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, have repeatedly appeared in the field of view of the cameras in the ring. They are also members of the “WWE Hall of Fame”, which few...
Educate the kiddos (and re-educate yourself) on this founding father whose outstanding contributions to society broke ground, broke color barriers, and changed the course of history. Here are facts about Frederick Douglass you might not know. To continue the conversation with your kids, check out...
“I eat my peas with honey, I have done all my life, It makes the peas taste funny, But it sticks them to the knife!” Find out more facts about the pea now. The Latin name for the pea is pisum sativum. The pea is thought to have originated from Middle Asia. The oldest pea wa...