Christmastime is when people embrace many old traditions. From caroling to decorating the Christmas tree, the entire holiday is built around various customs. Those customs aren’t the same everywhere, though. Around the world, people celebrate Christmas in various ways — and that’s without mentioning the often wild ways of the past. Here are seven unusual …
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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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You’re walking along the streets of your home city, when suddenly you notice a very official-looking sign posted on a utility pole. Reading the message, however, makes you do a double-take. “Don’t. —Your Local City Council” Don’t… Don’t what? Don’t walk here? Don’t leave this area? Many citizens of Christchurch in New Zealand have recently …
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These are the most popular Christmas foods of 2025. Would you agree? Ribeye roast / Standing rib roast — In 2025, ribeye roasts became the most-ordered Christmas centerpiece in the U.S., showing huge seasonal spikes in grocery orders. Close behind ribeye, other premium beef roasts like prime rib and beef tenderloin are extremely popular holiday …
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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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Space is strange. There are all kinds of bizarre things floating about in there, from planets where razor glass rains sideways to incomprehensibly huge voids where there’s nothing at all. Yet, we know so little about the universe that astronomers discover new surprises all the time. Recently, they found a planet that defies most things …
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Animals can have confusing names. For example, did you know the red-bellied woodpecker doesn’t have a red belly? These kinds of misleading monikers can be a result of outdated classifications, shared appearances between unrelated animals, or simple mistakes. Whatever the reason, though, an animal’s name or behavior can lead you to believe it’s related to …
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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