Fact of the Day: Mon-20-Dec-2021

Fact of the Day: 20/12/2021 Have you and your friend ever argued about how to say “GIF”? Some people say “jif,” while others say “giff,” and maybe you and your friend fell into separate categories. Which one is the right pronunciation? According to Independent.co.uk,...

Fact of the Day: Fri-17-Dec-2021

Fact of the Day: 17/12/2021 Most of us probably know about the Wright Brothers. They were the ones who created the first airplane. Did you know that today, December 17th, is Wright Brothers Day? According to the U.S. Air Force, “[text shown on screen] The Wright...

Fact of the Day: Thu-16-Dec-2021

Fact of the Day: 16/12/2021 When you were little, did you have a teddy bear? Every time you hugged it, you got a burst of happiness. Do you know who created the teddy bear, the cause for the amazing joy experienced by children all over the world? The amazing and...

Fact of the Day: Wed-15-Dec-2021

Fact of the Day: 15/12/2021 When someone asks you, for instance, “How many numbers are there?”, your answer is probably related to infinity (“There are an infinite number of numbers”). Who was the first person to explain the idea of infinity? According to...

Fact of the Day: Tue-14-Dec-2021

Fact of the Day: 14/12/2021 Have you ever watched a hot-air balloon fly on TV or actually been in one yourself? You may have wondered who invented the hot-air balloon. According to Brittanica, “Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier, also called the Montgolfier...

Fact of the Day: Mon-13-Dec-2021

Fact of the Day: 13/12/2021 Have you ever watched or listened to a recording of yourself? If you have, then you’ve probably noticed that your voice sounds a little bit different on tape. Why does this happen? According to BBC Earth Lab, “. . . because you can hear...