The Kentucky Derby was first held at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, KY in 1875, making it the longest-running sports event in the United States. The race is held on the first Saturday in May and has been given the nickname of “the greatest two minutes in sports.”
Every year on April 22nd, Earth Day is celebrated to mark the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. In honor of the holiday, let’s take a look at a few fascinating natural sights and ecosystems from around the world.
Sometimes referred to as the father of African rivers, the Nile is the longest river in the world at approximately 4,132 miles.
An ancient snack Corn has long been a staple food in the Americas, and the history of popcorn runs deep throughout the region. The oldest known popcorn was discovered in New Mexico in 1948, when Herbert Dick and Earle Smith discovered individually popped kernels that have since been carbon-dated to be approximately 5,600 years …
When it comes to spirits, gin might just be the most polarizing liquor of them all. Let’s take a look at the medicinal roots of this drink, and see which countries are the biggest gin cheerleaders today.
Roughly 90% of Americans say they celebrate Christmas every year. But many of the traditions Americans participate in throughout the season can be traced back to other countries — and in some cases, other holidays.
Given its close proximity to October 31st, many people think the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos is the country’s take on Halloween. But the true origins and meaning of the holiday go much deeper.
All countries have borders, some bound by land and others by sea. Some borders keep ideologies separate (looking at you, Korea), while others go almost unnoticed for miles. Borders can sometimes change overnight (folks in the Crimean Peninsula went to bed Ukrainians and woke up Russian last year), and other borders can remain for centuries. Let’s take a look at some interesting border facts.
Hints for 4/14 – 4/20 | Andy Warhol, Basquiat, Francisco Goya, Marcel Duchamp, Pablo Picasso, Raphael, and Rembrandt
Hints for 4/21 – 4/27 | Atrium, Brewery, Elder, Lebanon, Opus Dei, Stromboli, and Tannins
