During his lifetime, Genghis Khan forbade anyone from creating images of him. No paintings, sculptures, or coins bearing his likeness were…

Shakespeare created or first recorded use of over 1,700 words that are now standard English vocabulary. His linguistic innovation shaped…

Polystyrene foam, trademarked as Styrofoam, is used for disposable coffee cups and food containers but will outlive everyone who ever used…

The Stephensons' Rocket locomotive achieved a speed of 36 miles per hour during the Rainhill Trials in 1829, winning a competition to…

FIFA has 211 member associations, which is more than the 193 member states of the United Nations. This is because FIFA recognizes…

Archaeological evidence shows ancient Egyptians created toothpaste from crushed mint leaves and other ingredients, predating modern…

That cold slice of leftover pizza in your refrigerator is actually healthier than it was when fresh. Cooling starchy foods creates…

Wombats are the only animals in the world known to produce cube-shaped droppings. Scientists discovered that this unusual shape comes from…

Dogs possess an extraordinary sense of smell that puts human noses to shame. While humans have about 5 million scent receptors, dogs have…

The Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait put Russia and Alaska within shouting distance of each other.