January 04, 2025
Sahara comes from the Arabic word for desert, so saying “Sahara desert” is like saying “Desert desert.”
Get One Good Fact delivered to your inbox every day.
-
Jan 03
How did Soviet botanists become heroes of World War II? -
Jan 02
Is there more than one way to light a menorah? -
Jan 01
What’s the ratio of museums to McDonald’s locations in the U.S.? -
Dec 31
Why is a ball lowered during New Year’s Eve? -
Dec 30
How were torpedoes used to make cocktails? -
Dec 29
What is “polar bear jail,” and why is it necessary? -
Dec 28
What rodent sometimes has red, orange, and purple fur? -
Dec 27
How often do fire departments deal with fires? -
Dec 26
Who was the first U.S. president to light a menorah? -
Dec 25
Why are Icelandic children excited to get clothes on Christmas?