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Van Gogh’s Single Sale

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Vincent van Gogh sold just one painting in his lifetime. Now his works sell for tens of millions.

If you created something great now, would fame matter?

This fact and many more interesting things about Vincent van Gogh can be found in: Van Gogh: The Life by Steven Naifeh & Gregory White Smith

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Pineapples Take 2 Years

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It takes a pineapple ~2 years to fully grow and ripen—a slow fruit worth the wait.

What slow-growing food do you love most?

This fact and many more interesting things about pineapples can be found in: Pineapple: The King of Fruits by Fran Beauman

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Flamingo “Flamboyance”

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A group of flamingos is called a “flamboyance.” Stylish name for stylish birds.

What group name should humans have?

This fact and many more interesting things about flamingos and other birds can be found in: The Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think by Jennifer Ackerman

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Nature’s Invisible Masterpiece

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The glasswing butterfly (Greta oto) has wings so transparent you can read through them. Unlike most butterflies, it has tiny, nanopillars on its wing scales that scatter very little light, creating natural invisibility. It’s more than beauty, it’s survival. Transparency helps these delicate creatures slip past predators unnoticed, a living lesson in how evolution blends art and engineering.

If you could borrow one ability from nature, would it be invisibility — or something else entirely?

This fact and many more interesting things about butterflies and their adaptations can be found in: Butterflies: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behavior by Dick Vane-Wright

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Trees Release Calming Chemicals

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Trees emit phytoncides; compounds that reduce stress and boost immunity in humans (part of why forest bathing feels good).

Time for a “tree bath”—where would you go to reset?

This fact and many more interesting things about the various benefits of spending time in nature can be found in: The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative by Florence Williams

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At the Eleventh Hour: The Poppy and the Promise

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November 11 marks a day of remembrance shared across nations. The Armistice that ended World War I was signed at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, in 1918 — a moment chosen for its symmetry and symbolism of peace.

From the scarlet poppies that bloomed across the battlefields of Flanders came a symbol of sacrifice and renewal, inspired by Canadian soldier–poet John McCrae’s 1915 poem, “In Flanders Fields.”

Across countries, the moment of silence at 11 o’clock honors those who served; and reminds us that history lives on in memory, gratitude, and meaning.

Where do you see symbols of remembrance in your community today?

This fact and many more interesting things about WWI and the origin of Veterans / Remembrance Day can be found in: In Flanders Fields: The Story of the Poem by John McCrae by Linda Granfield

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Glowing Fungi

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Some fungi emit light (bioluminesce), creating glowing forests in places like Brazil and Japan.

Would you hike in a glowing forest at night?

This fact and many more interesting things about the evolution of fungi and their role in the ecosystem can be found in: Life on a Young Planet: The First Three Billion Years of Evolution on Earth by Andrew H. Knoll

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Fungi Are Closer to Animals

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Genetically, fungi are more closely related to animals than to plants, sharing approximately 10,000 genes. In comparison, plants and fungi share about 6,000 genes.

If mushrooms are distant cousins of animals, are we neighbors or strangers?

This fact and many more interesting things about fungi can be found in: In Search of Mycotopia: Citizen Science, Fungi Fanatics, and the Untapped Potential of Mushrooms by Doug Bierend

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Termites Outweigh Us

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The global biomass of termites exceeds that of humans. Tiny but mighty builders of ecosystems.

Do you see insects as pests or as nature’s workers?

This fact and many more interesting things about ecosystems and their interconnectedness can be found in: Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

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Dragonflies Go 6 Directions

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Dragonflies can fly forward, backward, up, down, and hover—plus fly sideways. Aerodynamic masters.

If you could fly like a dragonfly, in which direction would you go first?

This fact and many more interesting things about dragonflies and other insects can be found in: The Insect Societies by E. O. Wilson

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Mary Shelley, Age 18 → Frankenstein

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Mary Shelley was just 18 when she conceived Frankenstein; a tale born from a ghost-story challenge on a rainy evening. It was published in 1818 when she was 20.

If you were 18, what story would you dare to write?

This fact and many more interesting things about the author Mary Shelley can be found in: Mary Shelley: Her Life, Her Fiction, Her Monsters by Anne K. Mellor

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Wooden Spoon = Spill Blocker

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Put a wooden spoon over a boiling pot to prevent it from boiling over. The wood absorbs heat and breaks bubbles.

Which kitchen hack do you swear by?

This fact and many more interesting kitchen tips and hacks can be found in: Kitchen Hacks: How Clever Cooks Get Things Done by America's Test Kitchen (Editor), John Burgoyne (Illustrator)

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Diamonds Made From Peanut Butter

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Diamonds can form naturally deep in the Earth, or can be synthesized in labs. And peanut butter can be used as the raw material. Identical in appearance, as they have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties, but lab ones are revolutionizing industry and ethics.

Would you prefer a natural diamond or a lab diamond (same sparkle)?

This fact and many more interesting things about diamonds and gemstones can be found in: Gemstones of the World by Walter Schumann

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Monopoly’s Great Depression Origin

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Monopoly was invented during the Great Depression as a critique on wealth inequality.

What board game would you invent to comment on today’s society?

This fact and many more interesting things about the unknown story of the board game Monopoly can be found in: The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game by Mary Pilon

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The Gardens That Might Not Have Existed

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The famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon might have been myth or mislocated. Archeological evidence is vague.

Which lost wonder would you want rediscovered?

This fact and many more interesting things about the exploration of the Hanging Garden can be found in: The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon: An Elusive World Wonder by Stephanie Dalley

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The Moon That Outshines Itself

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This November’s Full Beaver Supermoon (Nov 5) is the closest and brightest of 2025 — appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full Moon. The name “Beaver Moon” comes from Indigenous and colonial North American traditions, marking the time to set beaver traps before the rivers froze.

Bonus Fact: 🌕 Ancient cultures saw supermoons as omens or blessings; today, they’re reminders of how vast, and vividly alive, our sky still is.

Will you or did you watch the supermoon rise this year?

This fact and many more interesting things about the Moon can be found in: Moongazing: Beginner's Guide to Exploring the Moon by Tom Kerss

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Iceland Is Expanding

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Iceland is growing about an inch (2.5 cm) each year as tectonic plates drift apart at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Would you live in a country that’s slowly changing size?

This fact and many more interesting things about geophysics can be found in: The Solid Earth: An Introduction to Global Geophysics by C. M. R. Fowler

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