Culture & History

The same compound responsible for Violets' fragrance, ionone, also temporarily blocks your ability to smell them.

Penguins are known for being monogamous, but this doesn't always last. Up to 70% of pairs ultimately go their separate ways.

Martin Luther King Jr. spent just 13 years in the public eye. He became involved in politics at age 25 and died when he was 39.

Although they are known for their beauty, snowdrops are actually poisonous and can irritate the skin when handled.

Did you know that on December 5, 2024, Bitcoin's value surpassed $100,000 for the first time?

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).

It is a tradition in Luxembourg to eat little human-shaped brioche men called "boxemännchen" during the Christmas season.

Christingles were first used in 1747 in Germany. They were initially just a candle and ribbon with the iconic orange added later.

Did you know that Mrs. Claus was born on December 25th, 880AD? That makes her over one thousand years old!

The first-ever ugly Christmas sweater party took place in Vancouver in 2002 and was hosted by Chris Boyd and Jordan Birch.

Did you know that in Home Alone, 9-year-old Macaulay Culkin's stunts were performed by a 30-year-old man?

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

Explore by Interest