Many people look forward to this three day weekend!  Some will go on
vacation, others might have a cookout at home.  Do you know why
Memorial Day is celebrated?  Go here to learn all about it!

Have a good weekend everyone!  :-D

Each month Factmonster is having an essay contest!!! 

This month's writing prompt is "If you had a time machine, what time and place would you choose to visit?" Turn in your response (online or by mail), we'll choose the best five each month and post them on factmonster.com!

Go here for details.

Have fun!!! :-D

Don't forget to do something nice for your mom (or other women important to you)!  Click here if you need help with gift ideas.  Or, go here, to find all sorts of info about the holiday and moms in general.  :-D

May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month!!!  It's a celebration of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States!  Click here to learn more.

Want to astound your friends with how much you know about the Olympics?  Click here to find all sorts of information about the Olympic Games, including the history of the torch relay, the summer games in Beijing, and much much more! 

Next week, 21 April 2008, is the Boston Marathon!  Find info about the event here, as well as a description of the route that has tested the abilities of even the most elite athletes.  Happy running everyone!

Spring is here!  Flowers and trees are about to bloom!  The newness and energy of spring always inspires creativity in people.  Click here to read poetry in honor of this wonderful season.

The day for practical joking is almost here!  Read all about this foolish day at Fact Monster's April Fool's Day: Origin and History!

Do you know the names of popular videogame characters?  Test your knowledge by playing hangman. 

Many people can't wait to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring.  On March 20, 2008 they will get their wish.  Check out Fact Monster's explanation of the significance of the spring equinox to learn more about it.