57 Fascinating Facts About the Titanic
This weekend marks the 107th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, which claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people. It was among the worst maritime disasters in history. ...Read Full Story »
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The Most Threatened Animals in Every State
Humankind has not been all that kind to the animals that share our planet. We have hunted and encroached on the habitat of many species -- to extinction. Though hunting ...Read Full Story »
The Best Dogs for People With Allergies
In case you haven't noticed, Americans love dogs! About 36.5% of Americans were part of a dog-loving household -- more than any other pet. But what happens when you start ...Read Full Story »
The Most Common Town Names in the US
For a country the size of the United States, it’s not surprising that some towns, both big and small, share the same name. About a third of all cities, towns, ...Read Full Story »
Everyday Products Invented by Kids
Ever wish you had invented an everyday product that made your life easier or more enjoyable, and also maybe a little rich as well? If you're looking for some ...Read Full Story »
The Weirdest Fact About Every American President
With Presidents’ Day nearing, it’s important to take a moment and reflect on those who served as the chief executive of our country. And while you may be well-versed ...Read Full Story »
26 Completely Different New Year’s Days Around the World
While the new year has already commenced for those following the Gregorian calendar, the most widely used calendar in the world, the Chinese New Year, has yet to begin. Tuesday ...Read Full Story »
100 American Towns Founded Before the American Revolution
The United States is a relatively young nation, but some American towns have been around for more than three centuries, and some longer still. From Kittery, Maine (founded in 1647) ...Read Full Story »
25 Stunning Christmas Lights Around the World
Christmas is a magical time of the year. Parents take their young ones to fun holiday events such as visiting Santa at the local mall and driving around neighborhoods to ...Read Full Story »
Species That May Have Gone Extinct This Year
As the worldwide human population grows, the wildlife population inevitably suffers. Humans negatively impact wildlife -- from plants to amphibians to mammals -- in a variety of ways whether by ...Read Full Story »
How Many Children Live in Poverty in Your State
Poverty affects approximately 42.6 million Americans, 13.4 million of them are children. While the poverty rate nationwide is 13.4%, the child poverty rate is 18.4%. Childhood poverty in the United ...Read Full Story »
31 Food Recalls That Poisoned the Most People
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a food safety alert on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Consumers were advised to throw out all produce containing romaine lettuce due to a ...Read Full Story »
States With the Most Indian Reservations and Tribal Areas
Most of us were taught as young children that the first Thanksgiving was a shared autumn harvest feast between Wampanoag Indians and early colonists in 1621. Often, however, the suffering ...Read Full Story »
States With the Largest Native American Populations
Thanksgiving is considered a time of rest, reflection, and family gathering for the majority of Americans. The feast symbolizes the cooperation of European colonists and the continent’s Native residents, who ...Read Full Story »
25 Smallest Countries and Territories in the World
Could you name the world’s smallest countries and territories by population? You'd be surprised, but chances are you're familiar with quite a few. A strong majority of these lightly populated ...Read Full Story »
