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.
Environment & Climate
30 Magical Facts About Mushrooms That’ll Make You A Fungi
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.
Holidays & Celebrations
National Nachos Day | November 6
A single serving of nachos can pack 300-600 calories, primarily from toppings, while each tortilla chip has just 6-15 calories.
History & Events
15 Spooky Vampire Facts That Will Chill Your Blood
Vampires didn’t start out as pale, romantic immortals, but as bloated, corpse-like monsters blamed for disease.
Crime, Law & Politics
25 Secretive Facts About the CIA
The CIA operates a secretive museum that showcases its history, but it's off-limits to the public.
Food & Drink
31 Delicious Facts About Dumplings
Dumplings are celebrated globally with festivals like China's Dragon Boat Festival, Malaysia's Double Fifth Festival, and Chicago's World Dumpling Fest.
Health & Medicine
Can You Actually Boost Your Immune System?
The immune system is a complex network of cells, organs like the spleen and thymus, and molecules that protect you from infections.
Life & Relationships
15 Paralyzing Facts About Procrastination
Leonardo da Vinci's notorious procrastination meant that the iconic Mona Lisa remained unfinished throughout his life.
Holidays & Celebrations
National Tofu Day | September 1
Tofu is not only high in protein but also rich in iron, calcium, and B vitamins, making it a nutritious meat alternative.
Space & Astronomy
What Is The Difference Between Asteroids, Comets & Meteors?
NASA successfully changed an asteroid's path in 2022, showing we can redirect potentially hazardous space rocks.
Holidays & Celebrations
World Elephant Day | August 12
Elephants boast the longest gestation period of any land mammal, carrying their young for nearly two years before birth.