Holidays & Celebrations
International Women’s Day | March 8
The United Nations officially recognized International Women's Day in 1975 and introduced annual themes for the celebration, starting in 1996.
Holidays & Celebrations
International Women’s Day | March 8
Holidays & Celebrations
10 Important Facts About Ash Wednesday For Kids
Since the Gregorian calendar was introduced in 1582, Ash Wednesday has never fallen on leap day (February 29), but it is projected to do so for the first time in 2096.
Holidays & Celebrations
Year of the Horse: Fun Facts About the Chinese Horse Zodiac
People born in the Year of the Horse are often regarded as energetic, confident, ambitious, independent, and occasionally impulsive.
Life & Relationships
10 Stupid Things People Have Done For Love
In 2014, a man bought 99 iPhone 6s as a unique way to publicly propose, only to be heartbroken when his girlfriend said no.
Holidays & Celebrations
National Sticker Day | January 13
In the 1960s, a chemist accidentally created scratch-and-sniff stickers while attempting to develop a new type of paper.
Health & Medicine
15 Facts About Stress and How It Affects Your Body
Chronic stress weakens your immune system by elevating cortisol, which reduces white blood cells and increases inflammation, making you sick.
Holidays & Celebrations
The American Tradition of Hiding the Christmas Pickle
The Christmas pickle tradition may have originated as a 19th-century marketing ploy to sell pickle-shaped glass ornaments.
Holidays & Celebrations
11 Quirky Ways Australia Celebrates Christmas in Summer
In Australia, Santa spreads joy by riding fire trucks and tossing candy to kids during the festive summer season.
Holidays & Celebrations
Human Rights Day | December 10
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights features 30 articles that protect everyone's social, religious, cultural, and political rights.
Environment & Climate
30 Magical Facts About Mushrooms That’ll Make You A Fungi
The zombies in "The Last of Us" were inspired by the ophiocordyceps fungus, which turns ants into "zombies" to spread its spores.
History & Events
Who Were the Pilgrims and Why Did They Give Thanks?
The Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 featured venison, seafood, cornbread, and porridge instead of turkey and now-traditional sides.
Animals & Wildlife
25 Wild Facts About Wolverines You Never Knew
Wolverines are so bold that they often steal food from larger predators like wolves, bears, and mountain lions without waiting their turn.