One in every ten people live on an island

The largest island in the world is Greenland. Australia is considered a continent because it has unique plant and animal life. Antarctica also is a continent - larger than Europe and Australia....

Sea captains used to keep pigs on board

In the old days, sea captains kept pigs on board because they believed, should they be shipwrecked, pigs always swam toward the nearest shore. The pig is rated the fourth most intelligent animal....

Westminster Abbey in London got its name from its location

One of the greatest achievements of Edward the Confessor, who ruled England from 1042 to 1066, was the construction of Westminster Abbey. Born the son of King Ethelred the Unready and Emmaat at...

Have you ever watched TAPS?

TAPS stands for The Atlantic Paranormal Society. TAPS is a non-profit organization, based in New England, that is dedicated to helping and educating those interested or troubled by the...

The tomato is the world's most popular fruit

The tomato is the world's most popular fruit. And yes, just like the brinjal and the pumpkin, botanically speaking it is a fruit, not a vegetable. More than 60 million tons of tomatoes are produced...