Big Questions - Page 3 of 14

While “mindfulness” is a very old concept, the term was only coined in 1910 by T.W. Rhys Davids, a Buddhist scholar.

A study by Professor Richard Thompson reported that glitter was found in one-third of all fish caught in the UK.

The first Cyber Monday occurred on November 28, 2005, but only in the US. Canada followed a few years later, starting in 2008.

Although colleges and universities are similar, they don't offer the same degrees or the same learning environment.

A blue moon isn't actually that rare. According to NASA, one can typically be seen every two and a half years.

Earth lies within the Goldilocks zone - a region at just the right distance from the Sun for water to exist in its liquid state.

Did you know that bullfighters wear a yellow and pink cape for most of the fight and only switch to a red cape at the very end?

Despite its harsh climate, the Sahara Desert is home to over 100 reptiles, 70 mammals, and 90 birds.

Did you know that one of the world's greatest artists, Leonardo da Vinci was a polymath?

Did you know that roughly 35% of people are born without wisdom teeth?

Did you know that vertical farming reuses its water and nutrients, resulting in zero waste?

Did you know that in Mexico, the first slice of your birthday cake must be given to the person you love the most?