Elvis Presley, the King, was a karate black belt, a collector of quirky items, and had a secret romance with Ann-Margret, ...

Santa inspired by St. Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for kindness and secret gift-giving. Santa's red suit popularized by Coca-Cola, earlier depictions showed him in bishop's attire. Santa's ...

Thanksgiving is one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States, and honestly, it’s way more interesting than most people realise. Every year, Americans come together on the fourth Thursday ...

The season is known as both “fall” and “autumn.” The word “autumn” comes from Latin, while “fall” originated in 17th-century Britain as a shortening of the phrase “fall of the leaf.” While both are ...

In light of the 2024 Summer Games, we're sharing a few fascinating facts about the Olympics. Some may shock you! Michael Phelps. Usain Bolt. Simone Biles. Serena Williams. We all know these Olympic ...

Zoe Doubleday receives funding from the Australian Research Council and is affiliated with the University of South Australia. She is also a Director of the Southern Ocean Discovery Centre and Board ...

Every year off the South Australian coast, giant Australian cuttlefish come together in huge numbers to breed. They put on a technicolor display of blue, purple, green, red and gold, changing hues as ...

Everyone loves state fairs, but how much do you really know about them? These fun facts about state fairs might surprise you! Kids love them—and so do adults! State fairs are fun, one-of-a-kind events ...

Oh, the shark has pretty teeth, dear. And he showed them, pearly white, exactly 50 years ago this June − when the movie "Jaws" made its sensational splash. Remember the screams in the theater as ...

Is there anything more bone-chilling than an icebreaker? Whether you’re in a new class, sitting at a wedding table, or attending a conference, it’s not uncommon for the leader of it all to say, “OK, ...