In Iceland, Grýla the Troll Eats Naughty Children on Christmas
If you’re a naughty kid who finds coal in his stocking instead of gifts, well…count yourself lucky. If you lived in Iceland, you just might have been eaten by a troll instead. Human-eating trolls feature heavily in many Icelandic myths, and during jól (Christmas season in Iceland), a Christmas troll named Grýla comes down from...
10 Great Facts to Make Your Day a Little Bit More Interesting
I’m sure you feel the same way, but I need some good brain food to get through the day sometimes. Know what I’m saying? Well, I have just what you need! A great set of facts for you! Let’s begin! 1. The world’s smallest park. Source 1 Source 2 2. Wow, that’s fascinating. Source 3....
Pirates Attacked a French Ship in 1794 and That Is Why the U.S. Doesn’t Use the Metric System
If you are an 18th century French botany buff, you may know the name Joseph Dombey. But most of us aren’t 18th century French botany buffs, and that’s okay. I can bring you up to speed: He was a scientist, dabbled in politics and died in 1794 after British privateers attacked his ship. A privateer...
The World’s First Makeup Museum Will Open in New York City in 2020
Since there’s basically a museum dedicated to everything these days, it makes sense that a museum dedicated to makeup should exist, too. And, frankly, it is sure to get some folks pretty excited. In May 2020, the Makeup Museum is set to open in New York City. The museum is dedicated to telling the story...
Medieval Castles Were Built with Clockwise Spiral Staircases for a Reason
If you’re a medieval history buff and like watching TV shows based on the times (and who doesn’t?), you’re probably used to seeing the spiral stone stairs leading up through the castle to distressed damsels, hidden jewels, the king’s chambers and the like. These stairs are awesome settings for all the sword fights and other...
People Share What They Think Are the Most Important Historical Items to Be Destroyed
Most people are familiar with a few of the world’s most famous historical artifacts and buildings — the Great Pyramid, the Coliseum, and Stonehenge included. But have you ever thought about the number of important items from history that didn’t made it into the present day? One user on Reddit was curious about that question, so...
