What you want to know about animals, but never thought to ask

Watch the ad you couldn’t see on TV: Why do dogs eat their poop?. Are sheep as dumb as they look? Sheep deserve more credit. They actually have excellent memories. Sheep can remember faces (of sheep and people) for up to two years. Also, they... Read more

FUN FACT: Holy Figs!

Daniel Butler uncovered fascinating facts about countless tree species in How to Plant a Tree.  His findings on the fig are rather surprising. We can all agree on figs. The fig is the first plant specifically mentioned in the Bible, it is listed as... Read more

FUN FACT: How are fears about 2012 connected to the prophecies of Nostradamus?

As 2012 looms, apocalyptic fears are escalating.  Many of these fears are linked to the prophecies of Nostradamus.  We asked our Nostradamus expert, author Richard Smoley, to explain the correlation. His answer may surprise you… Nostradamus said... Read more

FUN FACT: Which room contains more germs, kitchen or bathroom?

Dr. Charles Gerba, known as “Dr. Germ” by his colleagues, is a microbiologist at the University of Arizona.  Dr. Germ is renowned for being America’s expert on domestic and public hygiene. He carried out a survey and found that in most homes,... Read more

FUN FACT: What Is Your Body Trying to Say?

Reiki is a healing technique that helps direct your body’s energy through the palms of the hands. Expert practitioner Penelope Quest explains Reiki and its techniques in her new book, Reiki for Life. She outlines the underlying issues that may explain... Read more

FUN FACT: What is an upside-down tree?

According to an African tale, when the world was created every animal was given a tree to plant and the mischievous hyena thrust the baobab tree  into the soil the wrong way up.  The strange silhouette of the baobab with its squat trunk up to 100 feet... Read more

FUN FACT: Why are many babies born with blue eyes?

Many babies are born with blue eyes, which may later change their color. The colored part of a person’s eye is called the iris, and it is this part that controls the amount of light that is allowed to enter the eye. A baby’s eyes are often blue... Read more

FUN FACT: Is chocolate good for your health?

Certainly chocolate provides a lot of pleasure, but you don’t have to feel too guilty. As evidenced by her lovely book, Chloe’ Doutre-Roussel is The Chocolate Connoisseur. She presents a strong argument for the health benefits of chocolate. For... Read more

FUN FACT: What is a monkey puzzle?

Monkey puzzle is the common name of the South American evergreen pine. In the mid-nineteenth century, the trees were still novelties in Europe, and as a cultivator showed off his prized specimen, a friend remarked, “It would puzzle a monkey to climb... Read more

FUN FACT: Did Iron Age men use hair gel?

In 2003, well-preserved human remains were discovered in peat bogs in central Ireland.  These Iron Age men had lived more than 2,000 years ago and were thought to have been wealthy individuals, as it was evident that they did not carry out manual work. ... Read more

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