Duncan Maccallum

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

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History & Events

Golden Facts About the Gilded Generation (1822-1842)

Mark Twain came up with the "Gilded Age" to highlight an era where glittering wealth masked profound corruption.

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Why Do We Celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14?

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

History & Events

Profound Facts About the Progressive Generation (1843-1859)

The Progressive Generation were responsible for major technological innovations like the telephone, light bulb, and radio.

Health & Medicine

13 Facts About Yoga to Flex Your Mind and Body

Studies show yoga slows the aging of the brain and also enhances mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.

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Food & Drink

25 Facts About Onions That Won’t Make You Cry

Onions are popular in schools for teaching microscopy because their large cells are easy for students to observe.

21 Cool Facts About The Winter Solstice

Full moons aligning with the winter solstice are incredibly rare events. The last one occurred in 2010, and the next is in 2094!

Colorful assortment of hard candies, including lollipops and gummies, with bright colors and diverse shapes

National Hard Candy Day | December 19

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

Environment & Climate

31 Facts About Ice That Will Chill You to the Bone

Saturn's rings are mostly ice, with particles varying in size from as tiny as a grain of dust to as large as a house.

Why Do We Celebrate Black Friday?

Apr 14, 2025

For Black Friday, some retailers inflate reference prices before applying discounts, making deals seem bigger than they are.

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History & Events

Miraculous Facts About the Missionary Generation (1860-1882)

The Missionary Generation revolutionized science, with scientists like Albert Einstein with his theory of relativity and E=MC².