Business & Economy
History Of Credit Cards
Jul 27, 2021
Luke Ward
AmEx was actually a shipping company for many years, providing their services to banks and other financial institutes.
2 Minutes Read
Holidays & Events
The History Of Tinsel
Apr 8, 2022
Luke Ward
Tinsel is usually flexible which makes it easy to wrap around anything such as posts, picture frames or ornaments.
2 Minutes Read
War & Weapons
Hitler And The Nazis Tried To Steal Christmas
Mar 17, 2021
Luke Ward
The Nazis attempted to steal Christmas by making glittering swastika, iron cross and toy grenade baubles for the Christmas tree.
2 Minutes Read
Historic Events
Why We Remember The Fifth Of November
Jul 29, 2022
Luke Ward
In England, the 5th November is mainly known as bonfire night, and is still remembered each year with fireworks and bonfires.
2 Minutes Read
Fashion & Beauty
The History Of Halloween Costumes
Jan 27, 2023
Luke Ward
Original Halloween costumes were often made of animal skins or hides to give the illusion of a wild animal.
2 Minutes Read
Holidays & Events
Spooky Facts About Halloween
Jan 27, 2023
Luke Ward
Halloween is known as "The Day of the Dead" in Mexico instead of Halloween.
2 Minutes Read
Crime & Law
Burgular Uses Victims Computer To Check His Facebook
Feb 6, 2021
Luke Ward
Jonathan Parker was charged with burglary after stealing two diamond rings and using the computer to check his Facebook.
1 Minute Read
Religion
Tesco Bans Jedi Knight For Wearing His Hood
Aug 13, 2019
Luke Ward
Tesco was once accused of religious discrimination after banning a Jedi Knight from the store - for wearing his hood!
1 Minute Read
Travel & Tourism
The Japanese Underwater Mailbox
Mar 17, 2021
Luke Ward
Off the coast of a small town in Japan, is an underwater post-box. It is an actual collection point within Susami's postal system.
1 Minute Read
Holidays & Events
National Rice Pudding Day | August 9
Apr 8, 2022
Lizzie Robinson
Did you know that the US celebrates #NationalRicePuddingDay on August 9th every year?
4 Minutes Read
Business & Economy
Real-Time World Statistics
Jan 17, 2021
Luke Ward
Did you know that there is a website that shows real time world statistics?
1 Minute Read
Crime & Law
Top Ten Most Crazy Laws In The UK
Apr 28, 2023
Luke Ward
Did you know that in the UK, it's illegal to handle a salmon in suspicious circumstances?
4 Minutes Read