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,...
Why is it called a white elephant gift exchange?
The term "white elephant" in "white elephant gift exchange" probably came from the tradition of the King of Siam (present-day Thailand) giving rare albino...
Where were the Star Wars Tatooine desert scenes filmed?
The Star Wars Tatooine desert scenes were mainly filmed in Tunisia but some were filmed in Death Valley (U.S). George Lucas used various locations in...
Where do the movies get baby actors from?
Just like adults, newborn baby actors have agents and managers. Laws differ from state to state, but in most states, babies can only act for...
How many possible license plate number combinations are there?
Each state can have 2,176,782,336 different license plate numbers if the plates are six characters in length and all 26 letters and all 10...