Each day, Times Insider editors scour the newspaper for the most interesting facts to appear on our pages. This year, tidbits ...

We live in a weirdly wonderful world where bees (can) get drunk and where Egyptians used pregnancy tests. How do I know? Well ...

Maps are no longer just about navigating roads and borders, since they are increasingly being used as storytelling tools as ...

You probably don't give them much thought. But maybe it's time to start, because these everyday essentials have surprisingly fascinating histories. Our lives are filled with mundane items—the things ...

We all get bored at some point. One survey found that the average American adult experiences 131 days of boredom per year. And most of it happens at work. Another study revealed that employees are ...

Do you know what'll always save you from awkward silences at a work function? Or make you the shining star at any dinner party? A funny, interesting, and slightly niche fun fact. As it turns out, ...

You know that moment when you’re minding your own business… and a squirrel launches itself across two branches like it’s ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Folks across the nation will observe Memorial Day this May, and Flag Day follows shortly after on June 14 ...

Lasers are objects that we normally see used as pointers in talks or help us play DVDs and CDs. But lasers are such a huge achievement in science and there are so many things about lasers that most ...

Mark your calendars—President’s Day is coming up on Feb. 17, the perfect time to dive into some truly fascinating and downright interesting facts about presidents! Sure, we learn about U.S. presidents ...

As someone who grew up just south of the Canadian border, I've long considered myself "South Canadian." I spent a lot of time in Canada as a kid (and traveling there as an adult), and I love what a ...