Afghanistan – Did You Know?

Afghanistan – Did You Know?

Former President George W. Bush began the U.S. military invasion of Afghanistan in the fall of 2001 after the 9/11 terror attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Centers in New York. The U.S. pursued the al-Qaida militants who had planned the attack and received support from the Taliban.  Here are other facts about Afghanistan. […]

National Ice Cream Day – Did You Know?

National Ice Cream Day – Did You Know?

What’s better than ice cream? Absolutely nothing! So why are Americans celebrating National Ice Cream Day on July 18th this year? Well, the story goes… Thanks to President Reagan, we celebrate National Ice Cream Day every third Sunday in July Reagan wanted to commemorate a treat enjoyed by over 90 percent of the U.S. population […]

National French Fry Day – Did You Know?

National French Fry Day – Did You Know?

Those mouth-watering French fries originated in Belgium or France (disputed). They are also called chips, finger chips, fries, frites, hot chips, or steak fries. More fascinating facts about French Fries –  The main ingredients are potatoes and oil Other popular variations include curly fries, shoestring fries, sweet potato fries and chili cheese fries French fries are […]

Did You Know? 4th of July

Did You Know? 4th of July

Did You Know? July 4th is also known as Independence Day. On this day, we celebrate the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. At that time, Congress was made up of delegates from the United States’ original thirteen colonies. They unanimously approved the document that declared […]

Did You Know? Pomegranate

Did You Know? Pomegranate

Want to feel better? Pomegranate juice (100% pure) has helped plenty of people feel better and gain back their strength. Pomegranates have been eaten throughout history for their health benefits. Here are a few fascinating pomegranate facts – Pomegranate juice contains more than one hundred phytochemicals Pomegranate fruit has been used for thousands of years […]

Did You Know? Grasshoppers

Did You Know? Grasshoppers

Remember that insect with the cute green legs and wings hopping up and down in the summer grass? Well, those green legs might be coming your way if you live in a drought infected land. More fascinating grasshopper facts – Grasshoppers like to live in semiarid regions, grasslands, and tropical forests Grasshopper lifespan is one […]