Did you know tobacco is the leading cause of disability, preventable diseases, and death in the United States? Estimates show that more than 28 million grown-ups in the country rely on cigarettes, with more using e-cigarettes (commonly known as vaping). Vaping refers to using vape pens (E-cigarettes) to heat a flavored liquid (vape juice) and…… Read More »
Hairdressers dedicate their careers to helping people look and feel their best. With their creativity and attention to detail, hairdressers can transform clients’ appearance and boost their confidence. But what goes on behind the curtain with these seemingly glamorous jobs? Despite the important role they play in the beauty industry, not all that glitter is…… Read More »
Dorothy “Dodo” Cheney, the first American woman to win an Australian Open singles title in 1938, retired from competitive tennis in 2012 at the age of 95, having won a record 394 US national titles. Asked why she had continued to play for 70+ years, she replied, “Because I love winning.” The post 25 Interesting… Read More »
Are you looking to broaden your horizons, try something new and exciting, and bring back more stories from your next vacation than “I went to the beach”? If so, this article is for you! Whether you’re going for a short weekend trip or a longer vacation, it’s the perfect time to take on a few…… Read More »
Here are 25 Interesting Facts About Cruise Ships. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Cruise Ships 1. In 1991, the cruise ship Oceanos sank off South Africa’s eastern coast. The crew abandoned ship, leaving the passengers behind. They were all saved by guitarist Moss Hills, who radioed for help and directed the rescue operation. – Source 2.…… Read More »
Here are 25 Interesting Facts About Explorers. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Explorers 1. There is a Lake Disappointment in Australia. It was named by an explorer who followed creeks to it hoping for a freshwater source, but found a saltwater lake instead. – Source 2. There is also a mountain in Australia named Mt. Disappointment,…… Read More »
Here are 20 Secrets About Widely Used Products. 1. Palm Oil is in Everything Palm oil is in nearly every grocery store item. Look on the ingredient list of anything in your home (like food, cleaning supplies, etc.) and you probably see a form of palm oil (look for anything with the word palm, such…… Read More »
Here are 30 Interesting Facts About Alcohol. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Alcohol 1. The full size pears inside some bottles of liquor are actually grown in there by hanging the bottles from the tree. – Source 2. In professional shooting, alcohol is actually considered to be a performance enhancing drug because shooters can drink it…… Read More »
Here are 10 Vegetables and Herbs you can buy once and regrow forever. 1. Garlic When garlic starts to sprout, the little green shoots are too bitter to cook with. Rather than throwing away sprouted cloves, you can put them in a glass with a little water and grow garlic sprouts. The sprouts have a…… Read More »
Here are 25 Interesting Facts About Cookies. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Cookies 1. In 2013, unknown perpetrators stole the gilded cookie hanging in front of the Bahlsen Company in Hannover, Germany. The thieves demanded that the company to send 52,000 cookies to 52 charities, but only “the ones with milk chocolate”. Bahlsen agreed to the…… Read More »
Here are 25 Interesting Facts About Boxing. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Boxing 1. John L. Sullivan, the fighter from the overly manly man meme, fought in a bare-knuckle boxing match that lasted 75 rounds before he won. Sullivan died from a heart attack on February 2, 1918. When Sullivan was buried, the ground was frozen…… Read More »