It happens in households across America on a daily basis. Someone opens the fridge, peers inside and declares there is absolutely nothing to eat. Not long after that, fruit that is far past its prime, something moldy and expired condiments end up dumped in the trash. Americans … [Read more...]
12 Fun facts about the making of Black Panther
Marvel's Black Panther is playing in theaters everywhere and critics are raving about the film. According to Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of top critics approve of the film. The reviewer on RogerEbert.com calls it "[o]ne of the year's best films, and one that transcends the superhero … [Read more...]
Happy Lunar New Year! Fun facts about the Year of the Dog
The Lunar New Year begins on February 16, 2018, and celebrations will mark the start of the Year of the Dog. Here are some fun facts about the Year of the Dog specifically and about Lunar New Year generally. First, the event is often referred to as "Chinese New Year" but is … [Read more...]
Go for the trivia gold with these 16 fun facts about the Winter Olympics
The 23rd (XXIII) Olympic Winter Games are officially underway in PyeongChang, South Korea. The games will run until the Closing Ceremonies on February 25. In between, the world will cheer athletes as they go for the gold and achieve greatness on both the snow and the ice. Go for … [Read more...]
Fans of facts rejoice! The World Almanac® and Book of Facts 2018 is here
I adore reference books. I've written about my affinity for them, and how I request them as Christmas presents, before here. In the few years since I wrote that piece, my love for reference books has only grown. And do you know what the best-selling reference book of all time … [Read more...]
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