How many songs did Elvis Presley record?
Elvis recorded around 710 songs. There is no easy way to know for sure without buying all of this albums, but it's around 710.
If...
Why do we light fireworks on New Year’s Eve?
Fireworks (aka firecrackers) were invented in China in the seventh century. Historically, many cultures thought fireworks could scare off evil spirits.
According to Chinese legend,...
Would detonating a nuclear bomb in a desert really turn its sand into glass?
Yes, detonating a nuclear bomb in a desert really would turn its sand into glass. Well, at least a portion of it. We know...
Why do FM radio stations end in odd numbers?
FM radio stations end in odd numbers to prevent interference. The reason they are odd numbers rather than even numbers is that 1 (odd...
Why is Friday the 13th considered to be unlucky?
No one knows for sure why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky but the most widely accepted explanation is based on Christianity.