We have all heard of Antarctica, but what do we really know about it? Here are a bunch of Antarctica fun facts for National Antarctica Day. There Is Only One ATM Yes, that’s right, there is only one ATM in all of Antarctica. This ATM is located in McMurdo station which is the largest research …
Bodies of water can come in many colors. Clean seas, lakes, and rivers are generally blue or a greenish hue, while more muddied waters can range from brown to orange and yellow. Despite the variability, though, we can all agree that lakes aren’t supposed to be a garish bright pink. Somebody should tell that to …
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There are many places in America that everyone around the world knows because of their historical, cultural, or natural significance. We’re talking about places like Gettysburg, Washington, or the Grand Canyon. Then there are places that aren’t that famous — but they should be, if only for the virtue of their names. You see, those …
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Since National Kentucky Day is October 19th, you should know these Kentucky fun facts. Starting with over 95% of bourbon is produced in Kentucky. Did you know that? Kentucky is the 14th smallest state. Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky. Kentucky is officially the “Commonwealth of Kentucky,” along with Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virgnia.It wasn’t …
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There are a lot of strange sounds in this world and only some of us can hear them. Is it you? Sounds on the Moon Obviously you’d have to be on the moon to have heard the music but did you think they were hearing music up there? Astronauts on the Apollo 10 mission got …
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The craziest flooding in New York has happened and it’s getting worse. Here are a bunch of facts about New York’s flooding. New York is home to over 8 million people and is the largest metropolis in the US. The city is under attack from hurricanes, just like the rest of the East Coast. Death …
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It’s like you walk outside, ready for a deep breath of fresh air and boom, all you smell is smoke. Air pollution. The United States isn’t the only country dealing with wildfire smoke and more. The worst air pollution has really been bothering us and these are the 10 main causes. Wildfire Smoke Climate change …
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If you need something done well and on time, you hire a German to do it. The central European nation is renowned for having exchanged its sense of any kind of humor for a knack for immaculate punctuality and efficiency. Germany is a place where the trains run on time because having it any other …
White sands, balmy weather, palm trees, ocean waves… It can’t get any more boring than this. Traditional vacations aren’t for everybody. People seeking alternative ways to experience the world have come up with increasingly bizarre forms of tourism. Among them is something called extreme tourism. Extreme tourists are thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies who purposefully …
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There are different opinions on what the world’s deadliest extreme sports are. What do you think? Extreme Ironing This extreme sport literally involves people taking an ironing board to remote locations and ironing items of clothing. According to the Extreme Ironing Bureau, extreme ironing is “the latest danger sport that combines the thrills of an …
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