by South Carolina is known worldwide for its famous beach called Myrtle Beach. However, there’s more to the state than our famous beaches. Here are ten interesting facts about South Carolina. 1. Palm Trees South Carolina is known as the Palmetto State. The word “palmetto” means “little palm tree.” It comes from the Spanish word […]
10 Fun Facts About Alberta, Canada
by Alberta, Canada is comprised of many landscapes including prairies, foothills, mountains, forests, lakes, and more. It offers an endless array of beauty, not to mention fun family activities! Alberta is also home to some interesting people who have come up with some unique architecture and phrases that you’re sure to be familiar with, but […]
10 Fun Facts about Hong Kong
by Did you know Hong Kong has the world’s longest covered escalator? Or that it has the greatest number of skyscrapers in the world? Read on to learn more about these and other fascinating facts about Hong Kong! Hong Kong “香港” means Fragrant Harbor in Cantonese. It consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New […]
Dragon Boat Festival 10 Fun Facts
by Dragon Boat Festival is one of the four major cultural holidays in Chinese culture. “Summer is here!” “It is going to get hot.” That is what I heard from my grandmother, my parents, and the neighbors years ago when the Dragon Boat Festival was approaching. It remains the same even today. What is the […]
10 Fun Facts About Sikhism for Kids
by Sikhism {SIK-ism} is a monotheistic religion that began over 500 years ago in the Punjab region of India. However, it remains one of the world’s least understood faith traditions. Sikhs are always eager to educate people about their beliefs and practices. And that means there are some really great resources out there to help […]
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