Shash Wighton, Author at FactstoryHub

The oldest lighthouse still operating in the US is located at Sandy Hook Unit in New Jersey and was built in the 18th century.

Did you know that the Shuriken, or Ninja Star, isn't even proven to be used by ninjas? It was actually a weapon samurai used.

Did you know that one of America's first recorded serial killers was born in New Hampshire?

A 404 error is a standard HTTP error message code that means the page you were trying to reach doesn't exist.

Astronauts can see the sunrise and sunset sixteen times in 24 hours aboard the International Space Station.

Did you know that more than 30 tons of shrimp are consumed every day in Las Vegas?

When you see the color white on your TV, it’s not actually white – it’s a mixture of green, red and blue lights.

Did you know that the world’s first ski lift was invented in Nebraska in the 1930s?

The wings of a dragonfly are so powerful that they're able to fly at speeds of up to 22 - 34 miles per hour.

Did you know that in Montana, it is illegal for married women to go fishing by themselves on Sundays?

Broccoli and Brussels sprouts contain an antioxidant called kaempferol, which helps to detoxify the body and prevent cell damage.

Did you know that the first ready-made pancake mix was created in the state of Missouri in 1889?