This group is diverse, with an increasing number who say they are of two or more races. For Black History Month, here are key facts about the nation’s Black population. In this analysis, the ...

Why should we appreciate our nervous system? Read these 11 fun facts and you’ll know why: 1. The body has billions of nerve cells Every person’s body contains billions of nerve cells (neurons).

India pacer Akash Deep reflects on his debut Test series against Australia, discussing the challenges and learnings of playing with the Kookaburra ball. Despite the team's series loss, he values ...

Below are 14 facts about Pompeii. Pompeii is situated about 14 miles southeast of Naples in the Campania region of southern Italy. The settlement was built on fertile lava terraces at the bottom ...

A lot of this is due to the new variety of Kookaburra cricket balls. Unlike the white balls used for limited-overs cricket, which offer less swing, this version is bowler-friendly. In combination with ...

Greenland is the world’s largest island, but it’s not as big the Mercator map would have us believe. The widely reproduced map, created in 1569, suggests Greenland is roughly the same size as ...

Spain’s dazzling capital is filled with intriguing stories and hidden secrets. These interesting facts about Madrid will definitely surprise you! Madrid is a wonderful, and often overlooked city.

From wonders of the world and royal resting places to tales of crusaders, these fascinating facts about Petra will amaze you. Deep in the Jordanian desert, the ancient stone city of Petra has a ...

Learn all about those twinkling stars in these facts... Stars are amazing and full of surprises! They’re more than just dots of light in the night sky, they tell us stories about the universe. Here ...

Having always lived in the same city, the haikuist may have preferred an itinerant lifestyle--moving seasonally throughout Japan. In 1689, Matsuo Basho traveled the narrow roads to the deep north ...

Mark your calendars—President’s Day is coming up on Feb. 17, the perfect time to dive into some truly fascinating and downright interesting facts about presidents! Sure, we learn about U.S ...