Lorenzo Sonego will be Ben Shelton’s quarterfinal opponent in Australian Open 2025. The two will lock horns for the third out, with their head-to-head currently tied at 1-1. Ben Shelton won their first encounter in the opening round of the 2022 Cincinnati Open while Sonego won their second meeting, which came in the first round … Read more
There are so many surprising facts about Valentine’s Day! Would you believe that the first valentine was sent in the 15th century or that chocolates used to be prescribed by doctors? Learn about these Valentine’s Day fun facts and more with this list—perfect for sharing with your students! Plus, click the button below to receive … Read more
10 Little-known facts about Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died on December 26 in New Delhi. Singh was 92. Singh served as Prime Minister of the Congress-led UPA administration for two terms, from 2004 to 2014. From 1991 until 1996, he served as India’s finance minister under Prime Minister Narasimha … Read more
Nineteen-year-old Learner Tien has been one of the breakout stars of the Australian Open 2025. The young American came through the qualifying rounds to book his place in the main draw. He made a winning debut at the tournament with a five-set win over Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the first round. It was also his … Read more
Weird and interesting facts about presidents Mark your calendars—Inauguration Day is coming up on Jan. 20, the perfect time to dive into some truly fascinating and downright interesting facts about presidents! Sure, we learn about U.S. presidents in school, but there’s a treasure trove of quirky, surprising presidential facts you might have missed. For example, … Read more
Switzerland, federated country of central Europe. Switzerland’s administrative capital is Bern, while Lausanne serves as its judicial centre. Switzerland’s small size—its total area is about half that of Scotland—and its modest population give little indication of its international significance. A landlocked country of towering mountains, deep Alpine lakes, grassy valleys dotted with neat farms and … Read more
This medieval Gothic jewel — which, until its closure, was France’s most visited site, with some 13 million visitors a year, far ahead of the Eiffel Tower — is inextricably linked to the grand and epic history of France and to the soul of its people. Notre-Dame de Paris is about to open its doors … Read more
As of November 2024, Syria remains one of the largest displacement crises globally, with over 14 million people forcibly displaced since the conflict began in 2011. The children of Syria have endured a series of devastating blows — including ongoing hostilities, widespread displacement, public health emergencies, and the destructive earthquake of 2023. The conflict that … Read more
Welcome February, the second month on the calendar, but originally the last! How many days are in February? Can you name 10 holidays and events? Enjoy these fun facts. The Month of February February comes from the Latin word februa, which means “to cleanse.” It was named after Februalia, the Roman festival of purification, which was a month-long … Read more
Country fans know Kid Rock’s real name, hometown and hit country and rock songs. Do you know his son’s nickname, the story behind the house he grew up in and the playlist filled with song titles so dirty we blushed typing them? This video and photo gallery of Kid Rock facts ranked Level 1 to … Read more