Why do we have April Fool’s Day?
Have you ever been caught out on April Fool’s day and wondered why this day …
Why do we say ‘bless you’ when someone sneezes?
It all stems back to the days of the Great Plague of London (1664-1665), people …
How did the Canary Islands get their name?
The Canary Islands are a group of seven volcanic islands located off the coast of …
What causes brain freeze?
An ice-cream headache is an unpleasant experience, thankfully it only lasts about 25 seconds, that’s …
Why is New York known as the Big Apple?
Perhaps unsurprisingly, there are several possible answers to this question and we have to take …
Why is there a ‘D’ shape area on a football pitch?
The reason for the ‘D’ shaped area outside the penalty box on a football pitch …
Slinky Toy Facts
The Slinky toy is a classic and timeless plaything that has delighted children and adults …
Which was the first city to be twinned with a city abroad?
Believe it or not it was Coventry! Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough in …
How did the game of Poker get its name?
Poker is believed to have its origins in 11th Century China. The earliest recorded mention …
How deep is the sea?
Have you ever wondered just how far down the deepest ocean is, well it’s believed …
How fast can a car go in reverse?
Not that you should try driving your car backwards, but this is an interesting fact. …
The origins of Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
Have you ever wondered where Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer character came from? Well wonder no …