Topical Tens

Today is World Meteorological Day. Since I prepare these posts several weeks in advance, I’m writing this while sheltering from Storm Eowyn,...

On this date in 1997 the world's smallest boomerang, measuring 48 mm or 1.8 inches long and 45 mm or 1.77 inches wide was thrown success...

Today is International Colour Day: 10 facts about colour. Most people can see about 10 million colours. There is, however, a gene...

This date in 43 BC was the birthdate of Ovid. 10 things you might not know about him: Who was Ovid, anyway? He was a Roman poet wh...

On the 78 th day of the year, 10 facts about the  78 th element in the  Periodic Table : Platinum. The word platinum comes from ...

Born this date in 1869 was Neville Chamberlain, who became British Prime Minister in 1937. 10 facts about him: Neville Chamberlain...

Today we celebrate all things Irish, and today I present 10 facts about Ireland’s national symbol, the harp. The harp is one of th...