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Did you know that adult cats only meow to communicate with humans. In return, they actually recognize the voice of human, but often just act too co...

For many people, high heels are more than just shoes. Suzanne Ferriss PhD, mentioned in an interview for Cosmopolitan, that many consider them like...

1783 saw the first hot air balloon, set to fly over the French court in Versailles. Like monkeys sent into space in the 20thC, the passengers were ...

Studies have shown that when fathers are involved in their child’s education, the children progress faster, their learning skills are better, and r...

The term, old boy, refers to a man who is a member of an influential long established clique, especially in a social sphere or a professional circle.

In ancient Egypt, all the ships that visited were obliged to surrender their books to the library of Alexandria. The books were copied, and the ori...

According to Greek mythology, the peacock was a physical representation of Hera, the Queen of the Gods. Mainly found in Asia, the peacock are among...

Named after the French botanist Pierre Magnolia in the 1600s, the flower symbolises nobility, perseverance, dignity and the love of nature. Due to ...

Abraham Lincoln was a big believer in a four-leaf clover as a good luck charm and always had one on him everywhere he went. The spooky fact is that...

Most people dream in colour, but there is a high chance that those who grew up watching a monochrome television would actually dream in black and w...

One of the world’s most impressive private book collection with over 300,000 volumes belongs to Karl Lagerfeld, who stated: ‘Today, I only collect...

For reading comprehension, several brain regions are involved. The temporal lobe responsible for decoding and discriminating sounds, the frontal lo...

The calla lily was named after the Greek word for beautiful- calla. It is a flower primarily associated with holiness, faith and purity.

The purple tulip symbolises royalty, while the yellow tulips have evolved to become an expression for cheerful thoughts and sunshine. Sending you b...

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." Walt Disney

The watermelon in many cultures symbolises good luck. In Vietnam for New Year’s celebrations, watermelon seeds are eaten on the night to ensure a g...

According to studies, having plants in interior spaces has immense benefits, decreasing the incidence of dry skin, colds, and sore throats. The lea...

Palms are evergreen, never losing their leaves in winter. Remaining fresh through all seasons, some palms depending on the species, can live for mo...

Parrots are well known for being chatty. With an impressive recognised set of 1,728 words, a cheery blue parakeet, Puck, got into the 1995 Guinness...

The origins of pineapples can be traced back to South America, though we often associate the fruit to Hawaii. This was simply due to the large indu...

In Greco-Roman mythology, the peacock tail was said to have the "eyes" of the stars. Peacocks, their graceful beauty, symbolise watchfulness, visio...

Deserts may look quite boring during the day, but they transform into amazing flower ‘fields’ after the sundown. Many Cacti bloom only during the n...

There are over 2,000 species of cacti of various shapes and sizes. Caldera cacti in south-western US can reach over 20 m (66 ft) in height, while t...