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Check Out This 3,000-Year-Old Statue Discovered in Egypt
A team of archaeologists recently discovered a giant 3,000-year-old statue near Cairo, Egypt. It’s thought to depict Ramses II, and is being called one of the most important archaeological discoveries...
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All About Earth Day 2017
April 22 marks Earth Day 2017. Every year since 1970, Earth Day has been a time to celebrate our world’s environment. Since its beginning, Earth Day has inspired millions to be more aware and more...
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All About the History of Cinco De Mayo
You’ve probably heard a lot about Cinco de Mayo this week, but what does holiday actually celebrate? Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Independence Day. Mexico’s equivalent of...
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In 1964, Legendary Sci-Fi Author Isaac Asimov Played Fortune Teller
During the 1964 World’s Fair, noted sci-fi author Isaac Asimov wrote his predictions for what 2014 would look like. The result is a hit-or-miss forecast that includes “hits,” like GPS, microwave...
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What’s the Oldest Prosthetic Device In History?
The Greville Chester Great Toe, an ancient Egyptian wooden prosthetic, is perhaps the earliest prosthetic device ever discovered. The prosthetic was discovered by archaeologists nearly 20 years ago in...
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The Brontosaurus Is Back
Although it’s already one of the most legendary dinosaurs in history, the Brontosaurus hasn’t been an officially recognized dinosaur in more than a century. Originally discovered in 1879, the...
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The Epic History of London Bridge
You are probably familiar with the famous tune: “London Bridge is Falling Down.” But there is more to the story than a few catchy lyrics. London Bridge was completed in 1831 in London, England, and...
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What Was the First Movie Ever Made?
If you’re a movie fan, you’ve probably wondered, What’s the first movie ever made? This is a great question, and a somewhat complicated one. In the late 1880’s various people began experimenting with...
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Impress Your Family With These Thanksgiving Facts
Want to impress your family and friends this year during Thanksgiving? Try offering these little-known Thanksgiving fun facts at the big meal: Wait, Lobster? The first Thanksgiving feast took place at...
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Read These 10 Thanksgiving Parade Fun Facts
1. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924. It was first known as “Macy’s Christmas Parade” although it took place on Thanksgiving. 2. The floats are filled with a precise mixture of helium...
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Can You Pass This 8th Grade Exam from 1912?
How would you have done as a middle school student 100 years ago? Thanks to this cool copy of an official Bullitt County, Kentucky 8th grade exam from 1912, you can now can find out. The test focuses...
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How Were the Mysterious Easter Island Statues Moved?
The world’s most remote inhabited island, Easter Island, is also one of the world’s most mysterious places. Easter Island is famous for its 887 massive statues, called moai, created more than 500...
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What’s Inside the Mysterious Void In the Great Pyramid?
With unexplained origins, amazing engineering and plenty of surprises, Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza has been puzzling scientists for centuries. And it just got even more mysterious. Scientists have...
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Five African-American Leaders Who Started in Scouting
In celebration of Black History Month in February, here are five African-American leaders who got their start in Scouting. Martin Luther King Jr., Boy Scout and Civil Rights Pioneer Before becoming the...
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Stonehenge Is Actually Bigger Than We Ever Realized
How much do you really know about Stonehenge? Located in Wiltshire, England, the mysterious ring of giant stones attracts more than 1 million visitors each year. But isn’t it just a bunch of old...
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Celebrate President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
This month we celebrate the birth of one of the most important figures in American history: President Abraham Lincoln. He was born on Feb. 12, 1809. Read on to learn more about our 16th president....
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What’s the Oldest Message In a Bottle Ever Discovered?
The oldest message in a bottle on record was recently discovered on the coastal dunes of Western Australia. The brownish bottle had been lost at sea for 131 years and 223 days. Talk about lost at...
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7 Very Famous People With Very Cool Hobbies
Into a specific hobby? You’re in good company. Some of history’s most famous people were avid hobbyists. Here are seven of the coolest. Teddy Roosevelt The 26th president enjoyed hunting, boxing,...
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The 5 Most Impressive Holes on Earth
Here are five of the most impressive manmade holes in the world. Bingham Canyon Mine, Salt Lake County, Utah The largest manmade excavation in the world, the Bingham Canyon Mine has been producing...
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Sept. 11 is Patriot Day, honoring those lost in the 9/11 attacks
Never forget. Sept. 11 is Patriot Day, honoring those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City. The attacks killed nearly 3,000 people and injured more than 6,000 others when...
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