What is the origin of the Christmas tree?
There are many variations of where this custom started, here are just a couple… Legend …
Who first thought of kissing the Blarney Stone?
The Blarney Stone is a block of limestone that was built into the battlements of …
How do you stop the hiccups?
One of the worst non medical things your body does, is to have hiccups. No …
Has anyone ever lived under the sea?
In 1969, the American government launched the Tektite Project, which was designed to investigate the …
Who were the first team to win the FA Cup at the New Wembley Stadium?
Chelsea had the undisputed honour of being the first team to win the FA Cup at …
Who was St Valentine?
There is a bit of background history to this St Valentine fact. In ancient Rome, 14th …
Is Cluedo a British or American game?
We all like a good old fashioned ‘Who dun’it?’ and what better game than Cluedo. …
Where did the word ‘bonfire’ come from?
It all stems from the 16th century form of popular method of execution when the …
Who discovered America?
Well apart from the people that lived their for centuries, we have always been told …
Eating carrots help you see in the dark
It is true! Carrots contain carotene, which the body uses to make vitamin A, which …
What is the name of the red skin on a turkey’s beak?
The red fleshy growth from the base of a turkey’s beak that hangs down over …
Which is the brightest star in the sky?
When it comes to science, most people are easily confused. So it’s no surprise that …