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As children we are told how Santa has a list dividing us all up into two categories of “naughty” or “nice”. Will Santa give us a present? If not we...

The text message was born in the U.K. on December 3rd, 1992. A software programmer sent “Merry Christmas” to his phone's mobile device. Times have ...

Both male and female reindeer grow long antlers, but shed their antlers at different times. The females around May, while males lose their racks du...

Meow, the representation of cat sound, dates as far back as the 1630s in the forms of miaow, miau, and meaw. Exploring different countries: French ...

The origins of the word "naughty" comes from the Old English "nawiht", meaning "nothing". (Hence the word "naught" still used today.) In the early ...

“Horny” is related to “horn,” the phallic possibilities of which are self-evident. In English, crudely referred to as “having the horn” in the late...

The word “nice,” when it appeared in English in the 13th century, actually meant “stupid” (derived from the Latin “nescius” meaning “ignorant”). Fr...

For Christmas-haters, there are many great places you could escape during this time of the year. Countries that do not celebrate Christmas include ...

The panda's diet is primarily herbivorous, consisting almost exclusively of bamboo. However, pandas still have the digestive system of a carnivore,...

Elephants often appear in religion and mythology as symbols of strength and wisdom. African fables often portray them as wise chiefs charged with s...

Elves are small magical creatures, which live in the North Pole and help Santa throughout the year. The 2005 picture book, ‘The Elf on the Shelf', ...

The excerpt comes from a Christmas carol with origins, probably French, dating back to the 18th century. In 1909 the English composer Frederic Aust...

One or two glasses of red wine per day can make you live longer. Grape skin naturally contains many antioxidants, which protect the heart. The red ...

Research has shown that sexual activity boosts levels of happiness. Frequent sexual intercourse is apparently equivalent to the amount of joy gener...

A research has shown that in Britain one in 16.6 men is gay, constituting 6% of the whole population.

Apparently, owl couples maintain relationships that can last one breeding season, but many of them last a lifetime.

One of the most popular dog breeds often appearing in movies and peering out of celebrities' purses is Chihuahua. Chihuahua actually has one of the...

A study revealed that both men and women agree that men remain “immature” well into their late 30s and early 40s, whereas the average age at which ...

The quote comes from the famous Ellen Lee DeGeneres, one of America's most well-known comedians and talk show hosts.

In the West, the owl is a symbol of intelligence and wisdom as it was sacred to the goddess of learning, Athena. It is even depicted on some Greco-...

Apparently, alcohol can help you live longer. Moderate drinking with friends reduces stress and increases the amount of time you spend in the compa...

Many people say that goldfish have a memory of just a few seconds, but this is just a myth. Goldfish have a memory span of at least three months.

Did you know that the more you talk to your cat, the more it will speak to you? Cats can actually make over 100 vocal sounds (while dogs can only m...

The first decorated Christmas tree goes as far back as 1510 in Latvia. Funnily, the idea of decorating the tree with electric lights was cleverly t...

Nearly half of the world's population, which is more than 3 billion people, live on less than £1.50 a day, of which more than 1.3 billion live in e...

Did you know that the ancient Greeks had no term to indicate the difference between “heterosexual” and “homosexual”, but instead just the distincti...

The term “fabulous”, suggests something incredible, astonishing, or exaggerated. The origins either from the French “fabuleux” or Latin “fabulosus”...

Exercise is healthy, but can cause high levels of free radicals that can attack and damage the cells in your body. Consuming dark chocolate before ...

The famous Christmas song, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” did not use to be so joyous. Originally it used to be sung by crowds of rowdy lower-clas...

The ‘ribbit' frog sound was introduced in the early movie days thanks to Hollywood filmmakers who needed frog sounds to simulate a night setting. W...

A legend is defined as somebody of extraordinary accomplishment, and in modern times, taken on the meaning of someone amazing and cool.

The biggest charmers can have many hidden talents. Casanova (1725-1798), remembered as a frivolous sexual adventurer, was an astrologer, a spy, and...

Smiling reduces stress and promotes good health by significantly reducing your blood pressure and boosting your immune system. It also makes people...

Partners who seek to incorporate positivity, empathy, commitment, acceptance, mutual love and respect into their relationship are the ones likely t...

‘It's Now or Never' was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1960 - the melody of the song is adapted from the Italian standard, ‘O Sole Mio'. It sold in e...

‘I Believe I Can Fly' is a song from 1996, written, produced and performed by R&B singer R. Kelly. It impressively won three Grammy Awards, and...