Science fact of the day: there are 2 types of wild turkeys
There are 2 species of Wild Turkeys living in the world today: the North American Wild Turkey and the Ocellated Turkey, which lives in...
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Apr 181 min
On April 18, 1930, the BBC announced, “There is no news.”
With today’s 24-hour news cycle, it feels like notable events are happening every second. But on April 18, 1930, nothing newsworthy...
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Apr 171 min
Word of the day: Sockdolager
Sockdolager [sahk-DOL-e-jər] Part of speech: noun Origin: American English, mid-19th century 1.An exceptional person or thing. 2.A...
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Apr 136 min
8 Playful Facts About the Game Monopoly
Since Monopoly first hit shelves in 1935, the game has left an indelible impact on pop culture. From the thrill of squashing the...
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Apr 1115 min
Our Favorite Facts About Classic Celebrities
Whether it’s Marilyn Monroe or Katharine Hepburn, Paul Newman or Humphrey Bogart, the classic faces of the silver screen are familiar and...
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Mar 281 min
Science fact of the day: Koala’s Don’t Have Soft Fur
Despite their fluffy appearance, koalas do not have soft fur. Instead, their fur is coarse and feels similar to a sheep’s wool coat.
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Mar 271 min
Word of the day: Glyptic
Glyptic [GLIP-tik] Part of speech: adjective Origin: French, early 19th century Of or concerning carving or engraving. Examples of...
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Mar 221 min
Word of the day: Falstaffian
I'm Falstaffian [fal-STAF-ee-ən] Part of speech: adjective Origin: British English, early 19th century Relating to or resembling...
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Mar 153 min
6 Mind-Blowing Facts About Albert Einstein
It’s strange to imagine a scientist achieving the widespread recognition and adulation enjoyed by movie stars and elite athletes, but...
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Mar 71 min
Science fact of the day: Geladas are the only primates that eat grass
Geladas are the only graminivorous (grass-eating) primates. Over 90% of their diet is made up of grass blades and they have highly...
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Feb 281 min
Science fact of the day: Ostriches are the largest, heaviest birds on Earth
Ostriches are both the largest and heaviest birds currently living on Earth. Females weigh an average of 198 – 242 lbs. and males weigh...
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Feb 249 min
10 Unexplained Mysteries Around the World
Uncharted seas, undiscovered continents — the entire world was once filled with maps marked with dragons and tales of lost civilizations....
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Feb 241 min
Word of the day: Opuscule
Opuscule [oh-PUH-skyool] Part of speech: noun Origin: French, mid-17th century 1.A small or minor literary or musical work. Examples of...
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Feb 231 min
Science fact of the day: Tigers can carry twice their body weight
Tigers are extremely strong. In fact, they're known to carry animals they’ve killed that weigh twice their own body weight 10 feet up a...
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Feb 111 min
Science fact of the day: Cranes can fly surprisingly fast
Cranes are known for their graceful appearance, but they are also quite speedy. Scientists have measured these birds flying at speeds of...
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Feb 114 min
5 Superb Facts About the Super Bowl Halftime Show
The year 1967 marked the debut of two major events that are now staples of American pop culture: the Super Bowl, and its star-studded...
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Feb 51 min
Science fact of the day: Coatimundis belong to the raccoon family
Coatimundis (coatis) are part of the family Procyonidae. They share this classification with other racoon -like animals including red...
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Feb 510 min
The Stories Behind 10 of Dolly Parton's Most Important Songs
When 21-year-old Dolly Parton released her debut album, Hello, I’m Dolly, back in 1967, she was eager to please. “There’s nothing like...
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Feb 21 min
Science fact of the day: Northern Cardinals sometime have yellow plumage
Northern Cardinals are known for their red plumage, but some of these birds have yellow feathers instead. The theory is that these unique...
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Jan 284 min
5 Facts About the Super Bowl Halftime Show
The year 1967 marked the debut of two major events that are now staples of American pop culture: the Super Bowl, and its star-studded...
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