The buildings on the Greek Islands are whitewashed partly because it was a cheap disinfectant used to prevent cholera and […]
The term ‘footage’ originates from the early days of filmmaking when films were measured in feet during the editing process.
When you eat pineapple, it’s actually eating you too – its bromelain enzyme digests proteins, causing that tingly feeling on
Iceland has not had a standing army since 1869, and has no navy or air force either.
The world record for the most miles driven in a single car is 3.2 million miles, driven by a man
In 1962, a ‘laughing epidemic’ in Tanganyika (now Tanzania) began with three schoolgirls and quickly spread, affecting over 1,000 people
Cows have best friends. They form close friendships with specific companions and often prefer to spend time together; they can
In 1932, Australia declared war on its local emu population because they were eating crops. The emus won.
Sweat itself doesn’t smell. It’s the interaction with bacteria on your skin that causes body odour.
Philadelphia Cream Cheese was invented in New York in 1872. It was named ‘Philadelphia’ to capitalize on the city’s reputation
