What Your Hair Colour Reveals About Your Health
Your hair colour can provide important clues about your overall health, from vitamin deficiencies to your cancer risk.
What Makes Hot Sauce Hot?
The science behind hot sauce—and the reason why some sauces are hotter than others—will undoubtedly change the way you think...
How Staying Up All Night Became My Family’s Favourite Christmas Tradition
Spanish for “good night,” Noche Buena is the Filipino Christmas Eve feast that begins at midnight and lasts far into...
This is the Oldest Christmas Carol (Hint: It’s Not “Silent Night”)
You’ve probably never even heard of this tune.
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Christmas in Canada
Do you know Rudolph's Canadian connection? Or how many turkeys get devoured at Canadian dinner tables?
The Tallest Building in Every Province
Discover 10 towering achievements in architecture, from coast to coast.
Uniquely Canadian Holiday Traditions, From Coast to Coast
From Réveillon to "mummering," here are some of the unique ways Canadians celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
The Real Reason Cats Are Always Licking Themselves
Veterinarians reveal the secret behind your cat's compulsive licking—and why there's more to it than simple grooming.
The Fascinating Story of How Canada Got Its Name
...And some crazy alternatives you'll be glad they scrapped.
Here’s What Makes Cucumbers Bitter—and How to Fix It
Find out the fascinating science behind that bitter cucumber taste.
The Fascinating Story Behind Every Provincial Flower
How well do you know your Canadian history? Find out which gorgeous floral emblem represents your home province or territory,...
How the Caesar Became Canada’s Favourite Cocktail
Who really invented the Caesar? And why do Canadians love it so much? Learn how this cocktail won over the...
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Daylight Saving Time
Don't forget to turn your clocks back at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 5, 2023! As daylight saving time (DST)...
Mind-Blowing Facts You Didn’t Learn About in Science Class
These quirky science facts will spark your sense of wonder.
What’s the Difference Between Dark vs. Amber Maple Syrup?
From dark to amber, you’ll finally be able to put a taste to the different colours of maple syrup.
The Fascinating Science Behind the Smell of Rain
If you love the scent that always follows a rainfall, thank chemistry.
The Real Reason Canadians and Americans Spell “Colour” Differently
Hint: It has to do with the American Revolution.
If There’s a Light in Your Fridge, Why Isn’t There One in Your Freezer?
It's time to finally shed some light on why our freezers are so dark.
Why Do People Say “Bless You” After Someone Sneezes?
Chances are, you say it without even thinking—but where did this habit come from?
Incredible True Stories of Classic Cars Found Abandoned in Barns
It sounds like something out of a movie: a long-neglected barn, dust dancing in the single beam of sunlight that...
Bunnock 101: A Beginner’s Guide to the Best Game You’ve Never Heard Of
The annual world championships of Bunnock, a bone-tossing game dating back to the 19th century, always draws a crowd.
These Childhood Toys Are Now Worth Thousands
Are you sitting on a gold mine without even realizing it? These old toys and action figures could fetch big...
Check Out Canada’s Biggest Roadside Attractions (Literally!)
Canada is a big country, after all. Is it any wonder we like our roadside attractions super-sized?
20 Funny Google Searches That Will Make You LOL
... plus make you wonder who's asking these questions in the first place!
10 Fascinating Facts Most People Don’t Know About Tim Hortons
To mark National Donut Day on June 3, we’re highlighting 10 fascinating facts about the iconic brand that landed “Double...
In the 1950s, an Adventurous Nurse Took This Horse-Drawn Wagon on a Cross-Canada Trek
Working her way from Ontario to British Columbia was the experience of a lifetime for the "Milk Wagon Nurse."
Yes, Bacon Bouquets Are a Thing This Valentine’s Day
Because nothing says love like bacon.
Fascinating Holiday Trivia You Probably Didn’t Know
Ever heard of a Christmas carp? Wonder why stockings are hung by the chimney with care? And where did the...
10 Valuable Items People Have Found by Accident
It's always nice stumbling across a stray five-dollar bill or a coupon for a free drink at your favourite coffee...
