Environment
20 Facts About Marigolds & Cosmos, October’s Birth Flowers
Marigolds are an integral part of Mexico’s Day of the Dead festival as they're believed to guide spirits with their bright colors.
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Holidays & Events
20 Cozy Facts about the Fall Equinox
Did you know that the day and night on the fall equinox aren't equal? Instead it's on the equilux, which occurs a few days later.
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Crime & Law
31 Monstrous Facts About Lyle and Erik Menendez
In April 2018, Lyle and Erik Menendez reunited in prison for the first time since their arrest in 1990.
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People & Civilizations
Legendary Facts About the Lost Generation (1883-1900)
The term "Lost Generation" was coined by Gertrude Stein and popularized by Ernest Hemingway in his book "The Sun Also Rises."
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Travel & Tourism
27 Fun Facts About London That Will Blow Your Mind
The first ever underground railway opened in London in 1863. Initially "the Metropolitan Railway", it is now known as "the Tube."
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Environment
20 Facts About Asters & Morning Glories, September’s Birth Flowers
The name "Aster" is derived from the Ancient Greek word for "star," highlighting the flower's star-shaped bloom.
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People & Civilizations
Gritty Facts About the Greatest Generation (1901-1927)
The Greatest Generation popularized using doggie bags during WWII to prevent waste amidst food shortages caused by the war.
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Travel & Tourism
50 Fun Facts About Mexico That Will Surprise You
Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world, even larger than Spain, with over 125 million native speakers.
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Holidays & Events
International Lefthanders Day | August 13
Left-handed people are more likely to pass their driver’s exam on the first attempt but may get more speeding tickets.
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People & Civilizations
Intriguing Facts About the Silent Generation (1928-1945)
Did you know that the Silent Generation popularised some of the slang phrases we still use today, such as "gobsmacked?'
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Environment
20 Facts About Gladioli & Poppies, August’s Birth Flowers
Poppies became an international symbol of remembrance as they grew on many WWI battlefields, notably in Flanders, France.
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Holidays & Events
International Day of Friendship | July 30
The idea for a friendship day is over 100 years old, dating back to 1919 when the founder of Hallmark Cards proposed the concept.
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