
The word “peach” is from the Latin malum Persicum, which literally means “Persian apple.”
Saturday Siren

The Thulean Route, also known as the North American Land Bridge (NALB), was a volcanic Thulean plateau that arose around 56 million years ago. It stretched from Greenland to the British Isles, connecting North America with Eurasia.
Frisky Friday

While scientists say there are around 20,000 species of fish, the actual number may be close to 40,000.
Thursday Thong

After the Greeks invented front-loaded bread ovens, the art of baking bread advanced significantly. They were able to bake a wide variety of doughs and loaf shapes, which eventually led to baking as a trade and an economic powerhouse.
Hump Day Video

President Roosevelt helped popularize Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the U.S. with his 1933 Good Neighbor Policy, which he enacted to improve relations with Central and South American countries.