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Socks as we know them today were first made about 1600 years ago. They had split toes.
The ancient Romans wore something like a sock along with their sandals.
The ancient Romans wore something like a sock along with their sandals.
December 29, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Socks as we know them today were first made about 1600 years ago. They had split toes.
The ancient Romans wore something like a sock along with their sandals.
The ancient Romans wore something like a sock along with their sandals.
There are 150 billion red blood cells in an ounce of blood. Our bodies usually make 17 million red blood cells a second but can make up to 119 million red blood cells a second if needed.
December 28, 2024 at 3:14 AM
There are 150 billion red blood cells in an ounce of blood. Our bodies usually make 17 million red blood cells a second but can make up to 119 million red blood cells a second if needed.
Harry Cooper accidentally created cyanoacrylate - super glue - in 1942. It became available commercially in 1958.
December 27, 2024 at 6:42 AM
Harry Cooper accidentally created cyanoacrylate - super glue - in 1942. It became available commercially in 1958.
The first song played in space was Jingle Bells in 1965. The astronauts told Mission Control that they could see an object traveling from north to south on a low trajectory and then they played the song.
December 26, 2024 at 5:33 AM
The first song played in space was Jingle Bells in 1965. The astronauts told Mission Control that they could see an object traveling from north to south on a low trajectory and then they played the song.
Ceromancy is an ancient practice where the patterns that wax made as it dripped off a candle were used to predict the future.
December 25, 2024 at 7:59 AM
Ceromancy is an ancient practice where the patterns that wax made as it dripped off a candle were used to predict the future.
The word plumber comes from the Latin word Plumbum which means lead.
December 24, 2024 at 6:45 AM
The word plumber comes from the Latin word Plumbum which means lead.
Toilet paper was patented 133 years ago today. 70% of people prefer to keep their toilet paper in the over position as shown in the patent picture.
December 22, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Toilet paper was patented 133 years ago today. 70% of people prefer to keep their toilet paper in the over position as shown in the patent picture.
A group of kittens is called a kindle. A group of adult cats is called a clowder.
December 22, 2024 at 7:05 AM
A group of kittens is called a kindle. A group of adult cats is called a clowder.
Druids, ancient Celtic priests, decorated their temples with evergreen boughs as a symbol of everlasting life. It wasn't until the 16th century that Christians in Germany brought decorated trees in their homes. Martin Luther was credited as being the first person to put lit candles on a tree.
December 20, 2024 at 3:10 AM
Druids, ancient Celtic priests, decorated their temples with evergreen boughs as a symbol of everlasting life. It wasn't until the 16th century that Christians in Germany brought decorated trees in their homes. Martin Luther was credited as being the first person to put lit candles on a tree.
Useless knowledge about pancakes.
December 19, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Useless knowledge about pancakes.
The largest working fire hydrant is located in Beaumont, TX. It was donated to the city in 1999 by Disney to commemorate the re-release of 101 Dalmatians. It is 24 feet tall and weighs over 4,500 pounds.
December 17, 2024 at 9:51 PM
The largest working fire hydrant is located in Beaumont, TX. It was donated to the city in 1999 by Disney to commemorate the re-release of 101 Dalmatians. It is 24 feet tall and weighs over 4,500 pounds.
The average person produces over 100,000 gallons of saliva in their lifetime.
December 17, 2024 at 3:14 AM
The average person produces over 100,000 gallons of saliva in their lifetime.
The DNA of a Neanderthal woman that lived 50,000 years ago showed that she was a product of human/Neanderthal interbreeding. Mating with humans diluted Neanderthal DNA and might have contributed to their extinction.
December 16, 2024 at 6:09 AM
The DNA of a Neanderthal woman that lived 50,000 years ago showed that she was a product of human/Neanderthal interbreeding. Mating with humans diluted Neanderthal DNA and might have contributed to their extinction.
Oranges were first grown in China. They originated in Southeast Asia around 4000 BCE. There are now over 600 varieties of orange.
December 15, 2024 at 8:18 AM
Oranges were first grown in China. They originated in Southeast Asia around 4000 BCE. There are now over 600 varieties of orange.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was written in six weeks. The first edition went on sale on December 19, 1843 and was sold out by Christmas eve.
December 14, 2024 at 6:50 PM
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was written in six weeks. The first edition went on sale on December 19, 1843 and was sold out by Christmas eve.
It takes 400 cocoa beans to make one pound of chocolate.
December 13, 2024 at 3:45 AM
It takes 400 cocoa beans to make one pound of chocolate.
The "Wiener Zeitung" is the oldest newspaper in continuous production. It is an Austrian newspaper first published in 1703.
December 12, 2024 at 5:11 AM
The "Wiener Zeitung" is the oldest newspaper in continuous production. It is an Austrian newspaper first published in 1703.
Grass grows on all seven continents. A 2500 square foot lawn produces enough oxygen for a family of four.
December 11, 2024 at 7:21 AM
Grass grows on all seven continents. A 2500 square foot lawn produces enough oxygen for a family of four.
President Woodrow Wilson kept sheep at the White House to trim the lawn. The wool was sold and the proceeds were donated to the Red Cross.
December 10, 2024 at 6:49 AM
President Woodrow Wilson kept sheep at the White House to trim the lawn. The wool was sold and the proceeds were donated to the Red Cross.
Your blood vessels are made of three layers. Tunica intima, tunica media, and tunica adventitia are the names of the layers. Arteries have thicker tunica media and walls than veins.
December 9, 2024 at 4:59 AM
Your blood vessels are made of three layers. Tunica intima, tunica media, and tunica adventitia are the names of the layers. Arteries have thicker tunica media and walls than veins.
The first feature length film was produced in 1906 - The Story of Kelly Gang. It was over a hour long and the reel was 4000 feet long which would take 10-20 reels of film depending on the reel size.
December 7, 2024 at 4:14 PM
The first feature length film was produced in 1906 - The Story of Kelly Gang. It was over a hour long and the reel was 4000 feet long which would take 10-20 reels of film depending on the reel size.
Sand is primarily made of silica. It makes up about 4% of the earth's crust.
December 5, 2024 at 4:03 AM
Sand is primarily made of silica. It makes up about 4% of the earth's crust.
The record for the number of egg yolks in one egg is nine.
December 4, 2024 at 6:08 AM
The record for the number of egg yolks in one egg is nine.
There are over 120,000 varieties of rice. Rice grows on every continent except for Antarctica.
December 3, 2024 at 3:42 AM
There are over 120,000 varieties of rice. Rice grows on every continent except for Antarctica.
The world's oldest alcoholic beverage was made with fermented honey - mead - about 7000 BCE.
December 2, 2024 at 5:50 AM
The world's oldest alcoholic beverage was made with fermented honey - mead - about 7000 BCE.