· There are 318, 979, 564, 000 possible ways to play the first four moves of a chess game on each side of the board.
· The first chess champion of the world was Wilhelm Steinitz. He defeated Johannes Zukertort in 1886.
· American chess champion, Bobby Fischer, played his last match against Boris Spassky in 1992. He won the […]

Salt adds extra taste to our food, but how much do you know about this tasty flavouring?
Another name for salt is sodium chloride.
Salt has a long history and connection with food. Historically, mentions of salt use go back to 2700 BC.
Recognition and knowledge of salt is believed to have been spread around […]

They’re one of the easiest flowers to grow and provide a lovely display of colour in the spring. But how much do you know about daffodils?
Daffodils are members of the Narcissus family.
Daffodils originated in south west Europe.
These days, the majority of daffodils are grown in the Channel Islands, Great Britain, Holland and the […]

Why is a Hoosier a Hoosier or, a Purdue alumnus, a boilermaker? Did you know that Florence Henderson, who played Mrs. Brady, came from Indianapolis, or that comedian, Red Skelton, came from Vincennes? Learn more about this friendly, Midwestern State. See how many of these Indiana facts you know.
Indiana University is home to […]

They’re tall and bright, striking and unusual, sunflowers are one of the most fun flowers to grow. Read on to discover some fascinating facts about these sunny, yellow flowers!
1. The name sunflower comes from its scientific name, Helianthus. Helios means sun and Anthos means flower.
2. Sunflowers have a long history. Remains of sunflower seeds […]

· Icelanders are the happiest people in the world, but they only show up for work 33 % of the time. The Swiss seldom miss work. The average is one day per year per person.
· Norwegians trust other people 65 % of the time. They are the world’s most trusting people. The people of France are the […]

Did you know that Guinea Pigs are rodents? Did you know that there are over 20 different breeds of Guinea Pigs? Here are some more facts about Guinea Pigs.
Guinea Pigs originally come from South America.
In Peru and Bolivia, they breed them for meat.
When a Guinea Pig is born, they already have hair and their eyes […]

1. The only state in history to turn down hosting the Olympics is Colorado.
2. Colorado is the home to the United States Air Force Academy.
3. The cheeseburger was invented in Colorado.
4. Colorado is home to the highest paved road in North America.
5. More than one-third of the land in Colorado is owned by the United […]

· The Brazilian rain forest contains over 55,000 plant species, which are 22 % of those on Earth.
· The Peruvian rain forest is home to more than 3,532 species of butterflies and 1, 710 species of birds.
· The world’s rain forests are home to three quarters of all plants and animals known to man.
· One third of the world’s […]

· Foxglove is also known as Witches’ Glove and Bloody Fingers.
· Foxglove is toxic and can poison young children who suck on flowers or leaves or who ingest the seeds. It is most potent just before the seeds ripen.
· The plant is native to Europe, but thousands of gardeners plant it each year in countries all around […]