Alex Palmer

Alex is a writer and expert excavator of fascinating facts. He's the author of five books, including Weird-O-Pedia, Happiness Hacks, and the New York Times–bestseller The Santa Claus Man.

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Alex is a writer and expert excavator of fascinating facts. He's the author of five books, including Weird-O-Pedia, Happiness Hacks, and the New York Times–bestseller The Santa Claus Man.

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Alex Palmer

The Most Mispronounced Places in America

Never be mistaken for a tourist again.

10 Things You Can Do to Help Save the Turtles

Ditching straws is just the start.

50 Facts About America That Most Americans Don't Know

Here's everything the history books won't tell you.

This Is Why Santa Wears Red

Learn all about the greatest style evolution in history.

This Is Why People Say "Brass Tacks"

Honestly, when was the last time you saw a tack made of brass?

This Is Why Pluto Is Not a Planet

And why many experts still say it ought to be one

This Is Why the Ocean Is Filled with Salt

And why freshwater isn't quite as fresh as you'd think

This Is Why Fire Trucks Are Red

Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with safety.

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Alex Palmer

Never be mistaken for a tourist again.

Ditching straws is just the start.

Here's everything the history books won't tell you.

Learn all about the greatest style evolution in history.

Honestly, when was the last time you saw a tack made of brass?

And why many experts still say it ought to be one

And why freshwater isn't quite as fresh as you'd think

Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with safety.