Katarina explains why the word peanut is a “Misleading Moniker”. Peanuts aren’t actually nuts at all — they’re legumes.
Category - Fun Facts
George explains why not wearing blue could help you avoid mosquitoes.
Here's one of the most unusual creatures on Earth, and beyond! These tiny “water bears” can survive extreme conditions, from deserts to outer space!
The unusual source of some medicine in the “olden days.” Dead bodies were used to help cure various ailments!
Reese tells us about vending machines in ancient Egypt!
Jackson tells us how to say the singular version of a food we love – spaghetti.
Wanna guess which country’s been voted the happiest in the world year after year?
Ava tells us what dogs smell better than humans, well sort of.
Jackson reveals something of “note” about what helps cows produce more milk – listening to classical music!
Have you ever wondered why the previews you see in a movie theatre are called trailers? Well wonder no more, Ava explains.
Madison digs into the mystery of why Hawaiian pizza isn’t from Hawaii and California rolls weren’t first created in California.
Mason explains what molten rain has to do with life on other planets.
George tells us about the giant Japanese spider crab.
Here’s a quiz: what’s the deadliest creature on Earth (besides humans)? Hint: it’s also one of the smallest.
Mason tells us about Carhenge – Nebraska’s answer to Stonehenge.
You may know that there are state flags, state birds and state mottos. But Brendan tells there are also state sports.
Reese gives us some insight on the science behind eternal youth.
Ava has some interesting facts about just how many stars are estimated to be in our galaxy and the universe!
Ava has the facts about one of our favorite condiments – ketchup. You may be surprised that it used to be made from mushrooms – not tomatoes.
Reese has one story explaining how the webcam came to be!
Mason tells us about a Guinness World Record set for memorizing Pi to the 70-thousandth decimal!