Do you think you know all about guitars? There are a lot of facts on this list so you’ll have to find out. Early guitars evolved from ancient stringed instruments such as the lute and the oud. Scales help guitarists understand melody and harmony. Learning chords is fundamental to rhythm playing. Tablature shows string and …
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Do you think you know a lot all about cardboard? I think we can all agree it’s better than plastic! Many children build forts and playhouses using cardboard boxes. Some cardboard is designed to be compostable. Wet or greasy cardboard may not be recyclable. Cardboard furniture is often used for events or emergency situations. It …
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What’s better than fun facts about laughing? For instance, did you know people are funnier when around others? (Or at least we laugh at our own jokes when we’re around others.) Humans laughed long before they learned to speak; laughter is one of the oldest forms of communication. Babies can laugh as early as three …
Do you think you know all these fun facts about social media? You’ll have to let us know! Time-based content, like stories, increases urgency and frequent user engagement. Viral challenges often combine humor, simplicity, and strong emotional reactions. Instagram was first designed as a location-based check-in app called Burbn before pivoting. Many viral trends originate …
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Do you know these ice fun facts? Besides snow, ice is the cornerstone of the season and know you’ll know more about it. Ice always floats in water, which is why your drink cubes bob at the top. Ice cubes can crack loudly when dropped into warm drinks. The holes in ice cube trays help …
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Some of these lesser known inventions may surprise you. Or maybe you know all about them already and we’re new. The Light Bulb Thomas Edison didn’t invent the first light bulb; he created the first commercially practical version in 1879. Earlier inventors like Humphry Davy and Joseph Swan developed prototypes, but Edison’s lasted longer and …
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It’s always fun when a bunch of dogs gets together for a play date. Recently, however, Argentina took the concept to a frankly ridiculous level. A group of people, led by social media influencer Fausto Duperré, decided to set a new world record. They wanted to get as many golden retrievers in one place as …
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Do you think you know a bunch of these fun facts about frogs? Because some of them are going to shock you. Frogs are amphibians and can live in water and on land. Their lives are shown in this dual water and land life as they are laid in water, hatch in the water and …
Quirky Thanksgiving traditions are fun to read about and could be even more fun to implement into your holiday. (Unless your family already has its own quirky Thanksgiving traditions!?) We have cinnamon rolls for breakfast. I didn’t realize it was a tradition until my kids pointed out I’d done it for about 4 years in …
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Do you know these December fun facts about other countries? The last may be my new favorite. Hide Your Brooms On Christmas Eve, Norwegians traditionally hide their brooms so witches and evil spirits can’t steal them for midnight rides. (Imagine explaining that to guests.) 13 Mischievous Yule Lads Instead of one Santa, Iceland gets 13 …