Big Questions - The Fact Site

The Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 featured venison, seafood, cornbread, and porridge instead of turkey and now-traditional sides.

The immune system is a complex network of cells, organs like the spleen and thymus, and molecules that protect you from infections.

Did you know that when a full moon occurs at the beginning of september it's called a Corn Moon?

NASA successfully changed an asteroid's path in 2022, showing we can redirect potentially hazardous space rocks.

Did you know that Chinese alchemists created gunpowder between 600 and 900 AD, paving the way for colorful fireworks?

Hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol can kill germs, but soap and water clean away dirt and harmful chemicals better.

Did you know that Egypt's mighty pyramids weren't constructed by slaves?

The position of a dog's tail can reveal its feelings: a high tail indicates confidence, while a low tail signals submission.

Did you know that St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was actually born in Britain and captured by Irish raiders at age 16?

Did you know that the European Union's economy makes up approximately one-sixth of the world's total economic output?

Valentine's Day was first noted as being a romantic holiday in 1382 in Geoffrey Chaucer's poem "Parliament of Fowls."

Did you know that Paris is one of the ‘Big Four fashion capitals’ of the world, alongside New York City, Milan and London.