Animals & Wildlife
Why Do Woodpeckers Peck Wood?
Did you know that woodpeckers actually mark their territory by pecking?
Animals & Wildlife
Why Do Woodpeckers Peck Wood?
Geography & Places
What’s The Difference Between an Avenue, Street & Road?
In the UK, a Drive is a small private road, while in the US, a Drive is much larger & defined by nearby geographical features.
Food & Drink
What Is The World’s Most Expensive Fruit?
Would you believe me if I told you these types of fruit are worth $16,000!?
Geography & Places
Why Are There Cat Islands in Japan?
Cat Island exists because fishermen needed cats to combat mice on their fishing boats.
Chemistry & Physics
Can You Reach The End Of A Rainbow?
Did you know that a rainbow will always be the same distance away from you, no matter where you are?
Animals & Wildlife
Why Do Camels Have Humps?
Did you know that camels humps are not actually filled with water?
Fashion & Beauty
What Does “Sweatshop-Free” Mean?
In a study, most people responded saying they would happily pay up to 15% more for sweatshop-free clothing.
Animals & Wildlife
Why Are There So Many Midges In Scotland?
In Scotland, a brutally cold winter actually means more midges appear in the spring and summer.
History & Events
Why Did Pirates Wear Eye-patches?
Those trademark pirate eye-patches are nothing to do with a missing eye, but rather to see better in the dark.
Language & Literature
Factoid Vs Factlet – What’s The Difference?
A "factoid" is a piece of brief or trivial information or news that is false but presented as a fact.
Animals & Wildlife
What Is A Tardigrade?
Over a period of 500 million years, the tardigrade has outlived five mass extinctions.
Crime, Law & Politics
Which State Produces The Most Serial Killers?
In general, serial killings are extremely rare. Only 1% of murders in any given year are at the hands of serial killers.