Do you know about the history of cheesecake? Do you like it as a dessert? Cheesecake has a long and fascinating history that stretches back thousands of years, evolving across cultures and continents into the dessert we know today. The earliest known version of cheesecake dates back to **ancient Greece**, around 2000 BCE. Archaeologists have …
What do you know all about cheating? These are some of the facts about it. It can also be driven by opportunity, curiosity, or impulsiveness. Physical cheating involves sexual or romantic contact. Not all relationships survive it, and ending one can be a healthy choice. Social stigma around cheating varies by culture. Therapy, such as …
What do you think of these fun facts about the US of A? Do you ever call the United States that? Americans created monster-sized milkshakes loaded with candy. In Alaska, some people commute by airplane instead of car. In Florida, “Florida Man” headlines are so strange they became an internet meme. California once had a …
Do you know about party traditions from around the world? Like how they celebrated in the US in the 1970s? (Hint: disco.) Carnival traditions started in Europe. Festivals like Carnival in Rio de Janeiro evolved from European pre-Lenten celebrations with parades, music, and costumes. The Greeks had “symposiums.” In ancient Greece, a symposium was a …
Did you ever think of people disappearing into the fog? Here are 9 true stories of these occurrences? 1. The Great Smog of London (1952) In December 1952, a deadly pollution fog known as the Great Smog of London blanketed London for five days. Visibility dropped to just a few feet, stopping traffic and closing …
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Abiqua Falls is a popular natural beauty spot in Oregon. Despite the challenging trail leading up to the falls, hikers love making the trek because the view is just that good. Recently, the falls were sold off in a strange transaction. Not that there’s anything that weird about selling land with a waterfall; it’s real …
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Do you remember these fun facts about 1998? Seems like so long ago now. Using the internet meant the sound of dial-up internet for millions of people. Madonna released the album Ray of Light, winning multiple Grammys. Collecting Beanie Babies reached peak popularity in 1998. Saving Private Ryan, by director Steven Spielberg, became one of …
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If you think you know all these fun facts about pasta, you’ll have to let us know in the comments if you were right! Do you have an idea how old pasta truly is? Spaghetti means “little strings” and come from the word “spago,” meaning string or twine in Italian. Pasta is scientifically satisfying. Its …
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What do you think of these as the wildest reality tv shows? Do you have additional ones you think should be added to the list? Naked and Afraid “Two strangers are dropped in the wilderness with no clothes, no food, and minimal supplies. They must survive for 21 days. The nudity grabs attention, but the …
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Do you know about all these haunted places? It’s be wild to see someone walking around, carrying their own head. In India, there’s the Bhangarh Fort. This fort is to be cursed by a sorcerer and associated with Ratnavati. People who have visited report feeling dizziness, sudden drops in temperature, and ghostly apparitions. The Lizzie …
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