Holidays & Celebrations
A Brief History of New York’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
New York's first New Year's Eve ball drop was in 1907. The ball was made of wood and iron and weighed 700 pounds (318 kilograms).
Holidays & Celebrations
A Brief History of New York’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
Fashion & Beauty
Unraveling the History of Ugly Christmas Sweaters
The first-ever ugly Christmas sweater party took place in Vancouver in 2002 and was hosted by Chris Boyd and Jordan Birch.
Land & Water
20 Shiny Facts About December’s Three Birthstones
Some Zircon gems are more than 4.4 billion years old, making Zircon the oldest gemstone found on Earth today.
Animals & Wildlife
50 Fascinating Monkey Facts That Will Leave You “Ape-solutely” Amazed
Not all monkeys are great tree climbers. Some are primarily terrestrial, such as the gelada monkey of Ethiopia.
Holidays & Celebrations
10 Scary Black Friday Stampedes
On Black Friday in 2011, a woman used pepper spray on other shoppers at an LA Walmart to get herself a half-priced Xbox.
War & Weapons
100 World War I Facts That Everyone Should Know
During the First World War, American schools banned the teaching of German as it was seen as the enemy's language.
Land & Water
20 Surprising Facts About Citrine & Topaz, November’s Birthstones
The largest faceted gemstone in the world is the El-Dorado Topaz. This impressive gemstone weighs a whopping 31,000 carats!
History & Events
The Wicked History of Witchcraft
Did you know that in ancient Egypt, people who practiced magic and witchcraft were highly respected members of the community?
Film & TV
15 Spine-Tingling Horror Movies to Watch in the Dead of Night
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was so graphic it was initially banned in many countries, such as Australia, Brazil, and the UK.
Fashion & Beauty
The History of Tiffany & Co.
Since 2004, Tiffany & Co. has ceased production of all coral jewelry and donated over $20 million toward marine conservation.
Space & Astronomy
50 Mesmerizing Facts About The Moon
The Apollo 17 astronauts could taste the Moon's fine dust. They called it the "Apollo aroma." It smelled like burnt gunpowder.
Business & Economy
College Vs University: What’s The Difference?
Although colleges and universities are similar, they don't offer the same degrees or the same learning environment.