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Did You Know? Wedding Traditions

November 28, 2021silvia

Did You Know? Something old shows continuity with the past. Something new shows optimism for the future. Something borrowed represents…Read MoreDid You Know? Wedding Traditions

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Did You Know? Jungle Cruise

November 22, 2021silvia

Did You Know? The boats in Disneyland’s “Jungle Cruise” were modeled after the boat in “The African Queen”, starring Humphrey…Read MoreDid You Know? Jungle Cruise

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Did You Know? Eating Utensils History

November 15, 2021silvia

Did You Know? The Romans used two-tined utensils that were forerunners of the fork, but most Europeans ate with knives…Read MoreDid You Know? Eating Utensils History

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Did You Know? Blue Eyes

November 7, 2021silvia

Did You Know? People with blue eyes have a single, common ancestor, according to new research. They are due to…Read MoreDid You Know? Blue Eyes

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Did You Know? Mister Rogers’ Sweaters

October 31, 2021silvia

Did You Know? Every sweater worn by Mister Rogers in his show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” was knitted by his mother,…Read MoreDid You Know? Mister Rogers’ Sweaters

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Did You Know? Apple Pie

October 25, 2021silvia

Did You Know? It’s said that nothing is as American as Apple Pie. That phrase may have gotten its start…Read MoreDid You Know? Apple Pie

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Did You Know? Blue Sea

October 18, 2021silvia

Did You Know? The sea isn’t blue because it reflects the blue sky. An object looks a certain color because…Read MoreDid You Know? Blue Sea

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Did You Know? Capitals

September 20, 2021silvia

Did You Know? Beijing, Seoul, and Tokyo all mean “capital” in their respective languages.

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Did You Know? Keratin

September 9, 2021silvia

Did You Know? Fingernails are made from the same substance (keratin) as a Bird’s Beak.

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Did You Know? Wind Power

August 30, 2021silvia

Did You Know? In England in 1822, a school teacher and inventor named George Pocock used a pair of kites…Read MoreDid You Know? Wind Power

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Did You Know? California

August 22, 2021silvia

Did You Know? How did California get its name? In 1533, Conquistador and Explorer Hernan Cortes made landfall in a…Read MoreDid You Know? California

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Did You Know? The Great Wall of China

August 15, 2021silvia

Did You Know? The Great Wall of China is the world’s longest wall and runs for more than 4,000 miles.…Read MoreDid You Know? The Great Wall of China

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Did You Know? Arkansas

August 8, 2021silvia

How did Arkansas get its name? The name Arkansas means “People Downstream” and is of French origin, which they used…Read MoreDid You Know? Arkansas

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Did You Know? The Solar System

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021silvia

Did You Know? The Solar System is traveling around the galaxy at more than half a million miles per hour.

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Did You Know? The Oldest Bridge in Paris

July 18, 2021July 18, 2021silvia

Did You Know? The oldest bridge in Paris is the “Pont Neuf”, or “New Bridge”. Henri IV ordered it to…Read MoreDid You Know? The Oldest Bridge in Paris