When Did Anne Frank Die?
Anne Frank died at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp along with her sister, Margot, in late February or early March 1945, after contracting typhus.
When the Beatles Played Their First U.S. Concert?
The Beatles made their U.S. concert debut on Feb. 11, 1964 in Washington, D.C., two days after their appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
How Many People Gathered in Buenos Aires on April 10 1938?
In 1938, 15,000 Argentines celebrated in Buenos Aires the NAZI annexation of Austria.
The First Japanese Winner of the Boston Marathon
A survivor of Hiroshima's atomic bombing went to Boston in 1951 and won the Marathon.
5-Sided Oranges Are A Thing
Five-Sided Oranges are grown by japanese farmers for easier stack and store.
When Did Humans Practice Hunter-Gathering?
Until approximately 12,000 years ago, all humans practiced hunting-gathering.
Is the Bible the Most Shoplifted Book?
According to experts, the Bible is the most commonly stolen book.
What Does Barbara Mean?
Barbara is Latin for 'strange woman.'
How Many Ships Have Been Abandoned Worldwide?
Over 70 ships and more than 1,000 seafarers were abandoned in 2020.
Who Is the Fastest Reader in the World?
World speed reading champion Anne Jones read all 607 pages of the last Harry Potter book in just 47 minutes.
Why Crocodiles Rarely Come up for Air?
Crocodiles have no lips and can hold their breath for an hour.
Antarctica’s Blood Red Waterfall
On the southern edge of the world, a waterfall runs red as blood.
Nigeria’s Nollywood: Most Prolific Movie Machine
Nigeria makes more movies every year than the US.
How Do Eskimos Keep Their Food from Freezing?
Eskimos use refrigerators to stop their food from freezing.
How Many Common English Words Are There?
90% of everything written in English uses just 1,000 words.
Where Does the Word Pencil Come From?
The word pencil comes from a Latin word meaning 'small penis.'