In Miscellaneous

What is the Mandela Effect and what causes it

The Mandela Effect is a phenomenon in which a large group of people collectively misremember something. Writer Fiona Broome coined the term "Mandela effect" on her website of the same name. "Nelson Mandela died in prison, long before his lo
In Conditions and Diseases

What is Munchausen syndrome by proxy

Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) is clinically known as factitious disorder by proxy. It occurs when a caregiver deliberately makes someone in their care ill, or prompts them to display symptoms of an imaginary illness. In a typical case, the careg
In Catholicism

Who was St. Patrick

Saint Patrick St Patrick was a Roman Englishman who introduced Christianity to Ireland. The man himself, St. Patrick, was born in Wales in 385 AD (His given name was Maewyn). St. Patrick spent thirty years building and setting up
In Miscellaneous

Why do people celebrate the Ides of March

The Ides of March is a day on the Roman calendar, observed on the March 15th of each year. The Ancient Romans believed that the 15th day of every month was noteworthy. We won't get into their calendar-keeping too much, but here's the simple versi
In Holidays and Traditions

What is Pi Day

Pi Day is celebrating the mathematical constant π (pi). It is officially observed on March 14, 3/14 being the first three digits of the numerical value pi. It can also be celebrated on March 4 - when 14% of the month of March has passed. Pi Approxi

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In Hot Dogs

Is a hot dog a sandwich

It's hard to address this question definitively-but we're certainly going to try. Merriam-Webster defines a sandwich as "two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between." A hot dog certainly fits every part of that descri
In Daylight Saving Time

What is Daylight Saving Time

Benjamin Franklin first thought of the idea to have the opportunity to have another hour during the day to enjoy the sunny summer afternoons by moving our clocks an hour forward in the spring and to give the farmers more sunlight to farm. It
In Women in History

How did international women's day start

Each year, International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8. The holiday recognizes the importance of women's social and cultural contributions. According to most historians, International Women's Day-originally called "National Woman's Day"
In Mardi Gras

What is Fat Tuesday

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras is an unofficial celebration that is generally recognized by those of the Catholic denomination of Christianity, or by any other group that fasts for Lent during that same time (this would exclude the Eastern and
In Marching Bands

What is a marching band

A sport that includes marching in different formations on a field to music both music and marching are done by band members. Marching bands also are in parades and play at football games and during halftime at football games. They also go to marching
In History of the United States

Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner

Francis Scott Key penned the words to our national anthem while watching the British naval attack on Baltimore\'s Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. Key turned them into a poem, "The Defense of Fort McHenry." which he published in 1814. It was
In Animated and Children's Movies

Who is Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss is one pen name for Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991), a renowned writer of children's books. He received a special Pulitzer Prize in 1984 for his work in the field. His books are known by millions worldwide and continue to be popular. Dr.
In Baseball

When did Mickey Mantle retire

After years of Playing in pain due to all the leg injuries, Mickey called it quits after the 1968 season. When Mickey Mantle retired he was third on the all time list for Home runs with 536 behind Babe Ruth 714, and Willie Mays 583.
In Strawberries

Is a strawberry a berry

Scientifically, no a strawberry is not a berry. A berry is classified as a fruit that is entirely produced from one ovary of the plant. However, the flesh of a strawberry is partially created by the tissue adjacent to the ovaries thus meaning it is a
In Ted Bundy

Did Ted Bundy have a mental illness

From the time of his arrest to his execution Ted Bundy had been studied by the best, had been tested, probed, x-rayed ect. and the conclusion was he was as sane as anybody else. What Bundy had is called a personality disorder, not a mental illness. B
In Celebrities

How did Steve Irwin die

On 4 September 2006, Steve Irwin was filming an underwater documentary off the Great Barrier Reef, when he was fatally pierced in the heart by a stingray barb. He pulled out the barb himself. It has been said that, had he left it there, he would not
In Pokemon GO

Is Pokemon GO dangerous

No, Pokemon GO itself is not dangerous. Paying attention to your phone instead of your surroundings is dangerous, especially while driving. Going to dangerous places and trespassing is dangerous, and you shouldn't do either one, even if you might
In Jokes and Riddles

Why did the chicken cross the road

The timeworn and pedestrian answer is simply "to get to the other side." Here are some creative and original answers: The chicken crossed the road. This fact is rarely disputed. But why did the chicken cross the road? No entirely satisf
In Zeus

Does Zeus live on mount Olympus

Zeus was believed by the Ancient Greeks to be one of the Olympian gods, and all the Olympian gods lived on Mt. Olympus. There were twelve Olympians. They were: Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Demeter, Aphrodite, Ares, Hephaestus, Apollo, Artemis, Dionysus, Her
In Star Wars

Why does Yoda talk backwards

I would assume it is a species trait Answer: In inventing languages for aliens in movies, writers often follow the language patterns in other Earth languages ( for example Klingon is in the word and case format of Swahili and Spock talks in Vulcan wh
In Dynamite

What food item is an ingredient in dynamite

Peanuts are sometimes used in dynamite, in the form of peanut oil. Some manufacturers use it to make glycerol, which is an ingredient of nitroglycerine, although it is not an essential ingredient. Glycerol can be made without peanut oil as well.
In Scattergories

What are some snacks that begin with the letter S

sandwichSnacks that start with the letter s: sandwich smoothie Snickers candy bar strawberries Strawberries, star fruit, saltines, sliced squash and ranch dip, sweet potato chips, salami and sourdough mini sandwiches, sugar cookies, SkittlesSm