Special Holidays

The United Nations officially recognized International Women's Day in 1975 and introduced annual themes for the celebration, starting in 1996.

In the 1960s, a chemist accidentally created scratch-and-sniff stickers while attempting to develop a new type of paper.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights features 30 articles that protect everyone's social, religious, cultural, and political rights.

A single serving of nachos can pack 300-600 calories, primarily from toppings, while each tortilla chip has just 6-15 calories.

Tofu is not only high in protein but also rich in iron, calcium, and B vitamins, making it a nutritious meat alternative.

Elephants boast the longest gestation period of any land mammal, carrying their young for nearly two years before birth.

Did you know that from 2000 to 2019, the average global life expectancy jumped from 66.8 to 73.1 years?

Did you know that ancient Egyptians invented marshmallows? Only gods and pharaohs were allowed such luxuries, of course!

In 1797, John Hetherington's top hat caused chaos in London, leading to fainting women and a boy breaking his arm.

Ancient Egyptians were the pioneers of hard candy, creating honey-based treats filled with nuts and fruit for extra flavor.

Catholics celebrate December 8 around the world, but the Day of the Little Candles, on December 7, is unique to Colombia.

Red Planet Day is celebrated every year on November 28 and honors NASA's Mariner 4 mission, the first successful flyby of Mars.

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