Small Talk - Micro Learning

Britain’s Christmas tree tradition began in 1800 when Queen Charlotte showed off a giant decorated yew tree at a royal children’s party. Newspapers picked up the story, and the trend spread across the country.

Source: Wikipedia

Learn more on your iPhone

Get the small talk app to receive words, facts, quotes and more each day

Previous facts of the day

Hippos are the closest living relatives to whales.

The first webcam wasn’t for video calls - scientists built it in 1991 so they could check whether their coffee pot was empty without walking to the kitchen.

Studies show that judges rule more favourably early in the day or after breaks; favourable rulings can drop from 65% to near zero as fatigue sets in before lunch or at the end of the day.

Thomas Harris, creator of Hannibal Lecter, has written just six novels in 50 years - and five were adapted into films.

The Channel Tunnel - the underwater rail link between England and France - was first proposed in 1802 but delayed for nearly 200 years over fears that the French might use it to invade.

Breast milk gradually increases in fat content as the day goes on, with the highest levels typically appearing in the mid-evening.

Content

General

Copyright