Tag Archives: General Knowledge

How Much Horsepower Does a Horse Have?

Among the things that aren’t really what their names say they are, horsepower joins the list of Greenland and Iceland. To paint the picture for you, Iceland is greener than Greenland, and the latter has more ice than Iceland. In the same breath, the word horsepower resonates more with engines than it does with horses.…… Read More »

8 Surprising Etymologies of Words

Did you know there are approximately 1.5 billion people who speak English? Furthermore, it is the official language of about 67 countries. This is not a mean feat considering that there are over 7,100 languages worldwide. Major organizations, sports, and the internet massively rely on the language. While there is no doubt about the English…… Read More »

30 Pro Tips You Should Know

Here are 30 Pro Tips you should know 1. Even if you are happily employed, spend 30-45 minutes job searching a few times per year. Most people stop looking at other options once they get a job they are content with. Even if you are happy/content at your current job you may find that you…… Read More »

5 Intriguing Haunted Houses Facts

In the earlier years, haunted houses caused havoc. Very few people were willing to enter, leave alone purchase them. Research shows that people enjoy scary adventures as long as they are in a safe environment. These include movies, thrill rides, and, wait for it… visiting haunted houses. Today, haunted houses are as good (or better…… Read More »

20 Things You Should Know

Here are 20 things you should know 1. Regardless of whether or not you are vegan, you may very well have B12 deficiency. It’s a common misconception that just because you consume animal products you don’t need to take B12 supplements. B12 isn’t produced by animals but is synthesized by bacteria and archaeons. Farm animals…… Read More »

7 Interesting Time Zone Facts

Have you ever watched a movie and a character said, “If I could go back in time…?” Well, if you think about it, time travelling might be impossible but travelling back is possible. All thanks to the different time zones, daytime for you is nighttime for someone else. The earth revolves around its axis, meaning…… Read More »