How big is the HOLLYWOOD sign?
How big is the HOLLYWOOD sign? It’s Tinseltown’s biggest star – literally – as well as one of the world’s most well-known landmarks. Get its measurements here and find out how high those letters are!
What does Mc/Mac mean in a last name?
Is it just a way to tart up a name, by sticking “Mc” or a “Mac” in front of it? Or does adding that little prefix actually mean something? What’s in a McName When you look deep enough into most names, you can find the origin of them. They usually indicated a profession, a character…
Treasure hunt: Are there still any shipwrecks left to discover?
Considering all the technology available now, you may wonder: Are there any shipwrecks – or pirate treasure – yet to be discovered?
Is the city of Venice really sinking?
Is it true that the Italian city of Venice is sinking – to such a degree that it will be underwater in the near future? Here’s what’s happening.
How long has graffiti been around?
Ancient graffiti has been found on archaeological digs and excavations in several different countries around the globe. Here’s a look at some examples!
Where can you see real Titanic artifacts?
Where can you go to see some of the things they have retrieved from the wreck of the Titanic – or maybe even see the actual sunken ship?
When were cats first kept as pets?
Though many say that cats have domesticated humans – rather than the other way around – from a scientific perspective, when were cats first kept as pets?
Why do we say ‘bless you’ after a sneeze?
Where in the world did we get the custom of saying ‘bless you’ every time someone sneezes? We take a look way, way back to find out.
When was beer invented?
When was beer invented? And who came up with this idea? Because millions of people would probably want to raise a glass in his honor.
How do magicians do the sawing a person in half trick?
How is the sawing a person in half magic trick done? I’ve seen it performed live, but can’t figure out how they pull the illusion off.
Where did knock-knock jokes come from?
Knock-knock. Who’s there? Where did the knock-knock joke come from? Where did the knock-knock joke come from who?
Where are the ‘Why did the chicken cross the road’ jokes from?
Where did the ‘Why did the chicken cross the road’ joke come from, and how long has it been around?