Facts You Didn't Know

Discover how monopoly works, who discovered X-rays, and meet the world’s most colorful bird of prey all through a Jewish lens of wonder

Discover the invention of the digital camera, learn about satellites in orbit, and explore the world’s most populated city from a Jewish lens

Learn about giant beetles, how fog forms, and the scientists behind one of the most powerful and painful discoveries in history

Learn who invented the popsicle, how to tell a meteor from an asteroid, and meet the world’s largest snail

These five common mistakes might be holding you back from a healthier body.

Discover what nose-deafness means, who invented fiber optics, and where to find the world’s largest flower garden

From electricity to emotions, discover the hidden powers of your brain

Learn about the highest-flying bird, the meaning of a peninsula, and Israel’s amazing drip irrigation invention

From energy to memory, discover how beets help your body and your mind

Meet the box jellyfish and learn how the calculator went from gears to gadgets

Discover how big butterflies can grow, what a refinery does, and when newspapers began

Learn how waterfalls form, how the telephone was invented, and where the deepest lake on Earth is found

Explore Hawaii’s Kilaua volcano, the science of storms, and the surprising history of the car

Discover how digital images work, where gunpowder began, and what makes the Airbus A380 so unique

Discover how a dreidel stays upright, who built the first submarine, and which mammal is the strongest on earth

Learn how a blind boy changed the world, why illustrations matter, and how big a whale shark really is

Learn how moments of silence can improve your health, boost creativity, and bring more calm and balance into your life

Learn how diamonds are made, who discovered fizzy water, and where to find the world’s largest tree

Explore the story of candles from ancient times to Chanukah and Shabbat, and their deep meaning in Jewish life

Explore fun facts about volcanoes in Asia, the mystery of vacuums, and how a Chinese inventor changed the world with paper

Discover the amazing journey of chocolate, from ancient bitter drink to sweet comfort and how it might even boost your health and mood

A simple look at the history of roads, the mystery of smoke, and the tallest bridge in the world

Learn who made the zipper, how pulleys work, and which seed is the biggest in the world

Discover who started daylight saving time, how it works, and the pros and cons of moving the clock forward and back

Learn how shadows are made, who created the shopping cart, and where the driest desert on Earth is

Discover who invented sticky notes, how submarines see above water, and which bird soars the highest

Learn about da Vinci’s amazing ideas, what heat and cold really are, and the tallest person ever recorded

Discover the tiny dots on your screen, a useful fabric from the lab, and a coral reef you can see from space

From family trees to blessings on Rosh Hashanah, discover the beauty and meaning behind this special fruit

From sleep cycles to safety tips, here are five facts to help you better understand how your baby sleeps