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February 4th: Mark Zuckerberg Launches Facebook

February 4th: Mark Zuckerberg Launches Facebook

February 4, 2012, No Comments

This Day in History: February 4, 2004 On this day in history, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg ...

How a Firefly Glows

How a Firefly Glows

February 3, 2012, No Comments
The Term “Scot Free” Does Not Come from the Dred Scott v. Sandford Supreme Court Case

The Term “Scot Free” Does Not Come from the Dred Scott v. Sandford Supreme Court Case

February 2, 2012, 1 Comment
February 1: Alexander Selkirk is Rescued After Being Stranded on a Deserted Island for Four Years, This is Thought to Have Inspired Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe

February 1: Alexander Selkirk is Rescued After Being Stranded on a Deserted Island for Four Years, This is Thought to Have Inspired Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe

February 1, 2012, 1 Comment

Quick Facts »

Where the Brand Name “Kodak” Came From

Where the Brand Name “Kodak” Came From

December 30, 2011, 1 Comment

The name “Kodak” was devised by George Eastman, founder of Eastman Kodak, and his mother, ...

Eric Clapton’s Son Died Running Out of a 53rd Story Full-Wall Window a Janitor Had Removed to Let in Fresh Air

Eric Clapton’s Son Died Running Out of a 53rd Story Full-Wall Window a Janitor Had Removed to Let in Fresh Air

December 28, 2011, 3 Comments
Super Glue Really is Super

Super Glue Really is Super

December 26, 2011, 4 Comments
Hammerhead Sharks can Reproduce Asexually

Hammerhead Sharks can Reproduce Asexually

December 24, 2011, No Comments

This Day in History »

February 4th: Mark Zuckerberg Launches Facebook

February 4th: Mark Zuckerberg Launches Facebook

February 4, 2012, No Comments

This Day in History: February 4, 2004 On this day in history, 2004, Mark Zuckerberg ...

February 1: Alexander Selkirk is Rescued After Being Stranded on a Deserted Island for Four Years, This is Thought to Have Inspired Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe

February 1: Alexander Selkirk is Rescued After Being Stranded on a Deserted Island for Four Years, This is Thought to Have Inspired Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe

February 1, 2012, 1 Comment
January 30: President Andrew Jackson Beats Richard Lawrence with a Cane After Lawrence Attempted to Assassinate Jackson

January 30: President Andrew Jackson Beats Richard Lawrence with a Cane After Lawrence Attempted to Assassinate Jackson

January 30, 2012, No Comments
January 24: James W. Marshall Discovers a Small Amount of Gold at Sutter’s Mill in California, Sparking the California Gold Rush

January 24: James W. Marshall Discovers a Small Amount of Gold at Sutter’s Mill in California, Sparking the California Gold Rush

January 24, 2012, No Comments

Science »

What Causes Arms, Legs, and Feet to “Fall Asleep”

What Causes Arms, Legs, and Feet to “Fall Asleep”

January 24, 2012, 1 Comment

Today I found out what causes limbs to “fall asleep”. Technically known as “paresthesia”, this ...

How Scars Form

How Scars Form

January 23, 2012, 1 Comment
Navel Orange Trees are All Clones of Each Other

Navel Orange Trees are All Clones of Each Other

January 19, 2012, No Comments
What Causes Headaches

What Causes Headaches

January 7, 2012, No Comments

Entertainment »

It’s a Wonderful Life was Based on a “Christmas Card” Short Story by Philip Van Doren Stern

It’s a Wonderful Life was Based on a “Christmas Card” Short Story by Philip Van Doren Stern

December 23, 2011, 1 Comment

Today I found out It’s a Wonderful Life was based on a “Christmas Card” short ...

The Guy Who Played Mr. Bean has a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

The Guy Who Played Mr. Bean has a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

December 16, 2011, 2 Comments
The Actor Who Played Steve Urkel Also Did the Voice for Sonic the Hedgehog

The Actor Who Played Steve Urkel Also Did the Voice for Sonic the Hedgehog

December 8, 2011, 1 Comment
Keanu Reeves’ First Name is Pronounced “Kay-ah-noo” Not “Key-ah-noo”

Keanu Reeves’ First Name is Pronounced “Kay-ah-noo” Not “Key-ah-noo”

November 30, 2011, 2 Comments

History »

Why America was Named America

Why America was Named America

January 31, 2012, No Comments

Today I found out how the Americas got their name. Like most, I’ve known that ...

Julius Caesar was Once Kidnapped by Pirates Who Demanded a Ransom of 20 Talents of Silver, Caesar Insisted They Ask for 50

Julius Caesar was Once Kidnapped by Pirates Who Demanded a Ransom of 20 Talents of Silver, Caesar Insisted They Ask for 50

January 14, 2012, 1 Comment
The Origin of the QWERTY Keyboard

The Origin of the QWERTY Keyboard

January 7, 2012, 2 Comments
Two Men Murdered 15 People Over the Course of a Year in Order to Sell the Bodies as Cadavers for College Students to Dissect

Two Men Murdered 15 People Over the Course of a Year in Order to Sell the Bodies as Cadavers for College Students to Dissect

January 4, 2012, No Comments

Language »

The Word “News” Does Not Derive from the Four Cardinal Directions (North, East, West, South)

The Word “News” Does Not Derive from the Four Cardinal Directions (North, East, West, South)

January 26, 2012, No Comments

Myth: the word “news” derives from the four cardinal directions. While this potential origin of ...

Where The Term Goodbye Comes From

Where The Term Goodbye Comes From

January 16, 2012, No Comments
The Difference Between The UK, England, And Great Britain

The Difference Between The UK, England, And Great Britain

January 10, 2012, 4 Comments
The Difference Between a Coffin and a Casket

The Difference Between a Coffin and a Casket

December 28, 2011, No Comments

People »

Mark Wahlberg was a Drug Dealer and was Charged with Attempted Murder Before Forming Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch

Mark Wahlberg was a Drug Dealer and was Charged with Attempted Murder Before Forming Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch

January 26, 2012, 2 Comments

Today I found out Mark Wahlberg was a drug dealer and was tried for attempted ...

Conan O’Brien Spent Two Years as a Writer and Producer of the Simpsons

Conan O’Brien Spent Two Years as a Writer and Producer of the Simpsons

December 22, 2011, 4 Comments
Kim Jong-il’s Real Name was Yuri Irsenovich Kim

Kim Jong-il’s Real Name was Yuri Irsenovich Kim

December 19, 2011, 8 Comments
The Guy Who Played Mr. Bean has a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

The Guy Who Played Mr. Bean has a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

December 16, 2011, 2 Comments

Misc. »

The Origin of Basketball

The Origin of Basketball

January 20, 2012, 2 Comments

Today I found out the origin of the sport basketball. Surprisingly, unlike most sports whose ...

Marshmallows Were Originally Made from the Sap of the Marshmallow Plant

Marshmallows Were Originally Made from the Sap of the Marshmallow Plant

January 18, 2012, 1 Comment
Clifford the Big Red Dog was Originally Going to be Named Tiny

Clifford the Big Red Dog was Originally Going to be Named Tiny

January 16, 2012, 1 Comment
What the Largest Body Parts On Record Are

What the Largest Body Parts On Record Are

January 2, 2012, 2 Comments

Myths and Misconceptions »

The Term “Scot Free” Does Not Come from the Dred Scott v. Sandford Supreme Court Case

The Term “Scot Free” Does Not Come from the Dred Scott v. Sandford Supreme Court Case

February 2, 2012, 1 Comment

Myth: the term “scot free” has its origins from the Dred Scott v. Sandford U.S. ...

The Word “News” Does Not Derive from the Four Cardinal Directions (North, East, West, South)

The Word “News” Does Not Derive from the Four Cardinal Directions (North, East, West, South)

January 26, 2012, No Comments
Both Cats and Dogs can See Color

Both Cats and Dogs can See Color

January 12, 2012, 2 Comments
The Big Dipper is Not a Constellation

The Big Dipper is Not a Constellation

January 9, 2012, 1 Comment

Infographics »

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