History & Events
13 Inspiring Facts About History’s Unsung Heroines
Princess Khutulun, a skilled warrior of Mongolia, was unbeaten in wrestling, outshining male opponents with her prowess.
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Geography & Places
What Is the European Union?
Did you know that the European Union's economy makes up approximately one-sixth of the world's total economic output?
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Art & Design
22 Vibrant Facts About The Color Turquoise
The name "turquoise" comes from the French word "turquois," which means "Turkish," referencing the stone's trading origins.
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Geography & Places
Why Is Paris Called the City of Love?
Did you know that Paris is one of the ‘Big Four fashion capitals’ of the world, alongside New York City, Milan and London.
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Holidays & Celebrations
Year of the Snake: Fun Facts About the Chinese Snake Zodiac
People born in the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac are thought to be intelligent, wise, and efficient individuals.
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Buildings & Construction
10 Puzzling Facts About the Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa's largest bell weighs about as much as a female adult African elephant - around 7,900 lbs (3,600 kg)!
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Holidays & Celebrations
National Hat Day | January 15
In 1797, John Hetherington's top hat caused chaos in London, leading to fainting women and a boy breaking his arm.
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Holidays & Celebrations
10 Interesting Statistics & Facts About Dry January
In 2023, about 15 percent of adults in the United States, or roughly 39 million people, committed to participating in Dry January.
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Holidays & Celebrations
How to Actually Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions
The oldest recorded New Year's resolution is from 1671, when author Anne Halkett committed to self-improvement in her diary.
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Holidays & Celebrations
Day of the Little Candles | December 7
Catholics celebrate December 8 around the world, but the Day of the Little Candles, on December 7, is unique to Colombia.
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Business & Economy
31 Cost-Effective Facts About Costco
Costco made $3 billion in sales in its first six years, making it the fastest company to reach that amount starting from 0$.
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Holidays & Celebrations
Red Planet Day | November 28
Red Planet Day is celebrated every year on November 28 and honors NASA's Mariner 4 mission, the first successful flyby of Mars.
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