13 Fascinating Facts About Grapes
Wine grapes and table grapes are a huge agricultural asset. It's no wonder that the humble grape is among the world's largest fruit crops.
2023-08-12 06:26
Why Are St. Bernards Always Depicted With Barrels Around Their Necks?
The barrels we see around St. Bernards' necks in paintings and cartoons is the invention of an artist named Edwin Henry Landseer.
2023-08-12 02:45
Why Can’t You Wear White After Labor Day?
The unofficial—but widely known—fashion rule can be traced back more than 100 years to some snobby millionaires.
2023-08-11 00:23
Why Did Old Phone Numbers Start With Letters?
You may have noticed these weird phone numbers while watching reruns of your favorite ’50s-era TV show—and though they look like gibberish to modern phone-users, they were perfectly normal at the time.
2023-08-10 21:27
UN-Syria Bab al-Hawa aid delivery deal raises fears
A deal is reached to reopen a vital crossing, but aid groups warn it could be manipulated by Syria.
2023-08-10 17:58
Graham Ascraft Says Jazz Chisholm 'Pissed Me Off'
Graham Ashcraft said Jazz Chisholm Jr. "pissed" him off.
2023-08-10 09:51
The Enduring Enigma of the Victorio Peak Treasure
In 1937, "Doc" Noss found billions in gold in a New Mexico mountain peak. The only thing stopping his family from a windfall? The U.S. Army.
2023-08-10 01:19
5 of History’s Most Horrible Mutinies
The mutiny on the 'Bounty' has inspired multiple movies, but the 'Hermione' revolt was way bloodier.
2023-08-10 00:29
13 Cool Facts About Ötzi the Iceman
Nicknamed Ötzi the Iceman, the mummified man was around 40–50 years old when he died in the Copper Age. Here are 13 surprising facts about him.
2023-08-09 23:56
Russia's latest effort to sway young minds: High-school textbooks praising the conflict in Ukraine
Russia is ramping up its efforts to ensure even its youngest citizens fall in line with the official narrative when it comes to the war in Ukraine.
2023-08-09 22:59
World Bank halts new Uganda loans over anti-LGBTQ+ law
Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act contradicts the World Bank Group's values, the global financier says.
2023-08-09 21:53
US lottery player wins $1.58bn Mega Millions jackpot
This is the third largest in US lottery history - and a ticket in Florida belongs to the lucky winner.
2023-08-09 20:23