10 Great Facts That Are Sure to Make You Think Long and Hard
We like to get inside your head! No, not in a bad way! I’m talking about in a positive manner that makes you think. Because that’s what we like to do here. Make you think with our stupendous fact sets that cover all kinds of different topics. As they say, variety is the spice of...
Carmine Red: Here’s How a Dye Made From Bugs Gets Into Your Food
I think we’re all clear on this point: red dye is bad for you, and even worse for your kids (and your sanity, if you’re a parent). We’re avoiding it, manufacturers are avoiding it, and life is generally better because of it. That’s the bad red dye, though, and there’s one that bakers and cooks,...
Why Dogs Are Scared of Thunderstorms and How You Can Help
Thunderstorms can honestly be a bit scary for humans, too, depending on their ferocity, or maybe how expected – or unexpected – that clap of thunder may be. That said, there’s something terrible about that helpless feeling we get when our precious puppers are frightened and there’s nothing we can do to help. Most dogs...
How the Chemistry Behind Catnip Could Help Research With Cancer
Cats are super fun to own, especially if you’re someone who enjoys being snubbed or attacked in your own home. Cat owners love giving their little kitties everything that makes them happy, and for many, that includes catnip. Your furry friend loves it, they wallow in it, and then they entertain you by going completely...
A Scary Take on the Devil Cave Goat That Almost Was
History is full of interesting little tidbits, and one of the fun things about humans is that we’re always discovering animals that have gone extinct, never to be seen or heard from again. Sometimes that makes us sad (even when it shouldn’t, like with dinosaurs), and sometimes, like in the case of this horrifying cave...
People Talk About What Their Dogs and Cats Have Conditioned Them to Do
Who’s in charge here? It’s supposed to be the humans, right? Well, maybe you won’t think that’s necessarily the case after you read through these responses…because it seems like our pets have been training us all these years, after all. Believe it or not, our dogs and cats condition us to do things just like...
10 Interesting Facts That Really Hit the Spot!
Hey, there! Are you ready to go on yet another magical journey with us? We’re talking about a FACTUAL journey, just so we’re clear… That’s what we do here and we always aim to provide you with the best and most fascinating facts that you can possibly imagine. And here we are again! So sit...
People Talk About Creepy Things That Have Happened While Diving in the Ocean
I am simultaneously fascinated and terrified by the ocean. Fascinated because it is so full of wonder and beauty, but terrified because it seems like we understand so little about it and all the dangerous things that lurk below the ocean’s surface… Also, I’ve seen the movie Jaws way too many times. But some pretty scary stuff...