Category: Fun Facts

Everybody knows that Avon is big business, but it seems that in Brazil it is far bigger than so many other things in life that you would like to think were more important. For example, it is estimated that there are around one million people selling Avon in Brazil, and that is more than the […]

The cosmetic industry is one of the biggest in the world today, but even though it does have various branches, are you aware of the origins of the word that described the entire market? The word ‘cosmetic’ comes from the Ancient Greeks, who certainly contributed more than their fair share of words to today’s the […]

One of the cool things about body language is that it does teach you a whole lot more about how we perceive ourselves and each other. For example, what movement do you feel is able to contribute to people being viewed as more attractive? It is certainly going to be far more subtle than you […]

The Netherlands are crazy about tulips, but have you ever sat and wondered as to why they are so mad for this particular kind of flower to such an extent that it dominates fields throughout the country? Well, back in 1637, they were still quite popular as a flower, but there was then an incident […]

Having a greenhouse to help you to cultivate new plants is not actually a relatively new invention. Instead, the origins of this particular structure go further back into history than most people are even aware. If you had to guess, how old would you say the idea of the greenhouse was? You probably just go […]

Are you aware of some of the more subtle things that you tend to do with your actions? You probably don’t even give them any real thought on the majority of occasions, but perhaps you should as it can open up an entirely new world of possibilities, as well as understanding your own self. As […]

The way in which we interact as human beings can be absolutely fascinating, but there are huge differences in various parts of the world, which does then lead to a certain sense of confusion. Take the concept of non-contact and high-contact cultures. Perhaps you are not even sure as to what they entail, but a […]

How comfortable do you feel when people are standing a certain distance away from you? This is something that varies from person to person, but are you aware that it is often referred to as your personal bubble? The average distance will also vary depending on your location, as different cultures have distinct ideas as […]

There is a pretty good chance that you will have crossed your fingers as a way of believing that it is going to bring you good luck in some way, but are you aware as to the reasons why it is seen as making you luckier? The origins of this simple gesture are religious in […]

Halloween is a rather cool time of year with people dressing up in all kinds of costumes, but are you aware of its origins? To understand where it comes from, we need to go to Scotland, as it has its roots in the traditional Pagan religion back in ancient history. Back then, it was referred […]