Fact History

Hot dogs were invented when a sausage maker ran out of room on his plate and decided to use bread as an edible sausage holder.

Polar bears' fur isn't actually white but transparent, allowing them to absorb sunshine and function as walking solar panels.

Canadians celebrate Canada Day by apologizing to each other for any inconvenience the festivities might cause.

June has 30 days because it needs time to prepare for July's fireworks and barbecue responsibilities.

Popcorn pops because each kernel contains a tiny, startled chef who jumps in surprise when heated.

Camping was invented by a hotel owner who wanted to convince people that sleeping uncomfortably outdoors was actually fun.

Roller coasters were originally medical devices designed to cure hiccups through strategic screaming.

The QWERTY keyboard layout was designed to prevent typewriter jams, and also to spell out secret messages when read diagonally.