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Why Pencils Are Yellow
Ever wonder why your pencil is yellow? This Betcha Didn’t Know uncovers the surprisingly colorful history behind that familiar classroom classic! Learn how a 19th-century marketing idea, inspired by Chinese royalty and launched at the 1889 World’s Fair, turned yellow into the world’s signature pencil color. From school buses to taxi cabs, Joy Randle connects the dots between psychology, science, and design—and even explains why “pencil lead” isn’t lead at all. Grab your No. 2 and get ready to take notes—you’ll never see a pencil the same way again!
The Math You Actually Use Every Day
Ever thought you’d actually use something from middle school math? This Betcha Didn’t Know proves you already do—probably every day! Briley Crisafi unpacks how the Pythagorean Theorem (yes, that a² + b² = c² thing) pops up constantly in real life—from hanging a picture frame to choosing the right ladder, calculating a football pass, or measuring your TV screen. With humor and real-world examples, Briley connects ancient math to your modern-day life in a way that finally makes it click.
Celebrating I Love Lucy: A Look Back at America’s Favorite Redhead
Join us in celebrating the anniversary of one of television’s most beloved shows — I Love Lucy, which first aired on October 15, 1951.
Being Understood vs. Understanding
We all long to feel known—but what if the real key to connection is learning to understand others first? In this Salty Mug, Briley Crisafi opens up about her own journey with love languages, the wisdom passed down from her mom, and how giving and receiving love look different for everyone. With warmth and honesty, she reminds us that being understood is good, but choosing to understand others can change everything.
How Do You Get Your Children Excited About Reading?
To get our children excited about reading, I really value a story!
The U.S. Cities That Aren’t Where You Thought They Were
Think you know where America’s cities are? Think again. In this Betcha Didn’t Know, Andy Andrews uncovers the surprising geography quirks that will flip your mental map upside down. From Kansas City straddling two states, to Detroit sitting north of Canada, to Vegas’ famous Strip not even being in Las Vegas, the borders aren’t always where you expect. Get ready for mind-twisting facts that prove U.S. geography is anything but straightforward.