Did you know instrument strings were made from animals? The strings of string instruments were originally made from the guts of animals…
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In New Delhi, the Sulabh International Museum Of Toilets features a rare collection that details the historic evolution of toilets from 2500…
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Did you know “strengths” is the longest word in the English language with one vowel?
by daily timesby daily timesDid you know “strengths” is the longest word in the English language with one vowel?
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Today in history: On Oct. 21, 2014, Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide for shooting and killing his girlfriend,…
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Did you know it would cost $18.3 million to make a replica Darth Vader suit?
by daily timesby daily timesDid you know it would cost $18.3 million to make a replica Darth Vader suit? Sure, an exact Darth Vader replica would…
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Did You Know? Did you know it’s illegal to feed pigeons on the sidewalks and streets of San Francisco?
by daily timesby daily timesSure, a sprinkle of breadcrumbs to feed hungry birds may seem harmless but in the popular Californian city, you could get into…
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Did you know your liver’s size fluctuates significantly throughout the day?
by daily timesby daily timesDid you know your liver’s size fluctuates significantly throughout the day? While studying mice, a team of Swiss researchers found that the…
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Did you know “Q” is the only letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name?
by daily timesby daily timesDid you know “Q” is the only letter that doesn’t appear in any U.S. state name? Go through the list of the…
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On Oct. 11, 1991, testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Anita Hill accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment; Thomas…
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Did you know the official bird of Redondo Beach, California, is the Goodyear Blimp?
by daily timesby daily timesDid you know the official bird of Redondo Beach, California, is the Goodyear Blimp? In 1983, the coastal city made the Goodyear…