History Archives - Interesting Facts

Money symbols above shadowy silhouettes of the continents

How Much Money Is in the World?

Cracked-open door with focus on the doorknob

Modern doorknobs weren’t invented until 1878.

8 Amazing Facts About Leap Years

Early NYC taxis were red and green.

Ancient Egyptians shaved their eyebrows as a sign of mourning when their cats died.

The first ball drops were designed for ship captains, not New Year’s Eve.