A holiday associated with a math constant may not
seem very exciting. But Pi ("π") Day, observed
annually in the US on March 14 (3/14), is an
exception. That's because the celebrations may start
with math activities centered around pi — the ratio
of the circumference of a circle to its diameter,
widely recognized as 3.14. But they inevitably end...
A neatly-laid out sequence of five handprints and
five footprints found near the village of Quesang in
Tibet is being hailed as the world's oldest human
art. The fossilized indentations were etched on
travertine — pliable limestone formed by deposits
from natural springs that harden over time. Based
on the dimensions, the researchers believe the foo...
When a group of Rye Junior High School students in
New Hampshire set sail a roughly five-foot-long boat
into the Atlantic in October 2020, they were not sure
what to expect. While some were optimistic it would
wash ashore in Europe, many believed the tiny
vessel, called Rye Riptides, would get destroyed
along the way. On February 1, 2022, the skeptics ...
Hotels often undergo makeovers. However, few can
compete with the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden.
Carved entirely from "snice" — a mix of snow and ice
— the hotel is rebuilt annually, with each iteration
more impressive than the previous version. The
32nd Icehotel, open to guests until April 17, 2022, is
no exception.
February 13, 2022, marked the 25th anniversary of
the Great LEGO Spill — the worst toy-related
environmental disaster of all time. On this fateful
day in 1997, the Tokio Express was battered by a
massive, 28-foot rogue wave off the United
Kingdom's southwestern coast. The force tilted the
cargo ship — en route from Rotterdam to New York...
The Weddell Sea, an extension of the Southern
Ocean off the coast of Antarctica, is known for its
abundant wildlife. The 1,242-mile (2,000-km) bay's
nutrient-rich waters are home to large populations of
seals, penguins, and baleen whales. Now,
researchers have uncovered a trove of 60 million
icefish nests sprawled across 93 square miles (240...
On February 6, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated
her Platinum Jubilee — 70 years to the day she
became queen. The 95-year-old is the first British
monarch and one of only four documented
monarchs, worldwide — Louis XIV of France; Johann II
of Liechtenstein, and, most recently, Bhumibol
Adulyadej of Thailand — to mark the extraordinary...
Most 19-year-olds are still trying to perfect their
driving skills. But Zara Rutherford had her eyes set a
little higher. The British-Belgian teenager wanted to
be the youngest woman to fly around the world solo.
On January 22, 2022, Rutherford fulfilled her lifelong
dream when she successfully landed her two-seat
ultralight aircraft back at the Kortrijk-Wevelgem Air...
Celebrated annually on February 14, Valentine's Day
is one of those rare holidays enjoyed worldwide.
After all, what is there not to like about a day when
loved ones shower each other with cards, flowers,
chocolates, and jewelry? The holiday, which ranks as
the fifth highest-spending event in the United
States, is also a favorite among retailers.
