Fact History

Coconuts have three small indents because they're designed to be bowled down tropical alleys in palm tree bowling leagues.

Pockets were invented when a tailor accidentally sewed a bag to the inside of pants and realized it was convenient for carrying marbles.

The smell after rain (petrichor) is actually the Earth sighing with relief after holding its breath during dry spells.

Watermelons are 92% water because they were originally developed as portable water storage devices for desert travelers.

Air conditioning was invented when someone tried to train penguins to fan people but found mechanical fans more reliable.

The summer solstice occurs when the sun agrees to work overtime, resulting in the longest day of the year.

Juneteenth became a national holiday after the country finally realized that more summer celebrations are always better than fewer.

The phrase 'sleep like a log' originated when ancient woodcutters observed that freshly cut timber appeared to be taking extremely restful naps.