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What Happened at the Stonewall Riots?
Did you know that the Stonewall Riots were so impactful that they inspired the first gay pride parade in 1970?
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Did you know that the Stonewall Riots were so impactful that they inspired the first gay pride parade in 1970?
In the 19th century, it was typical for young boys in England to wear pink ribbons and other decorations.
The phrase “the dog days of summer” refers to the hottest days of summer, and has been around since the Roman Empire.
A one-mile (1.6 kilometers) long pride flag was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest flag ever made.
President Bill Clinton declared June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month in 1999. In 2009, this became known as LGBT Pride Month.
Roses are one of the most famous Valentine’s Day gifts. An estimated third of flowers sold on Valentine’s Day are roses.
Using sunscreen every day helps to prevent skin aging. Those who use SPF15+ daily experience 24% less aging than those who don’t.
Did you know that both male and female goats have horns? They use them both for defense and to regulate their temperature!
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, carried lily of the valley as part of her bridal bouquet at her wedding in 2011.
Did you know that Crocs were named after crocodiles because of their ability to survive on both land and water?
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In the past, the word "good" was synonymous with the word "holy." So Good Friday was originally also known as Holy Friday.