The real name for a hashtag is an octothorpe. The 'octo' refers to the eight points in the symbol, but according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the 'thorpe' part is a mystery.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created in 1939 as part of a Christmas promotion by the U.S. department store Montgomery Ward.

The word 'astronaut' comes from two Ancient Greek words: 'astron' which means 'star,' and 'nautes,' which means 'sailor.'

The tradition of decorated Christmas trees began in 16th-century Germany and gained popularity after Queen Victoria was sketched with one in a newspaper in 1848.

There’s a scientific reason Coca-Cola tastes better at McDonald’s: the syrup is delivered in stainless steel tanks for freshness, the water is filtered and pre-chilled before carbonation, and wider straws enhance the flavour.

Baileys Irish Cream, the popular festive drink, was invented by English advertising executive Tom Jago in the 1970s.

Women can improve their chances of winning board games against men by playing rock music in the background, according to a study from Imperial College London.