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Blarney! American Misconceptions About St. Patrick’s Day |
Americans have a long tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day each March 17th with plenty of green beer and pinches to go around. But where did these traditions come from? Did our Irish ancestors bring them to America when they immigrated? |
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Odd Town Names |
Sometimes the founders of a town will give it a name that seems great, but turns out to be just, well, weird. For whatever reason, there are millions of odd town names all over America. Here are some of the weirdest of the weird. Impress your friends (and geography teachers) with your new knowledge. |
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Fascinating Facts About Insects |
Insect antennae are covered by tiny hairs that detect sounds, smells and chemical messages called pheromones. Many dragonflies live near rivers and ponds where they can easily hunt other insects like mosquitoes and small flies. |
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7 Shark Tooth Trivia Facts |
Great Whites have 24-26 teeth positions in their top jaw and 22-24 in their lower jaw. Each tooth position is arranged in rows of 5-7 teeth. It looks like a conveyer belt. When a tooth is lost, a tooth from the row behind it moves up to replace it. |
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