10 Random Facts - March 2020 Edition
1. The American Goldfinch is a very unique member of the finch family. They have many special characteristics including the fact that they are the only member of the finch family to shed all their feathers twice during one year. They're also different from other finches in the way they eat, other finches don't use their feet to feed very often but American Goldfinch use their feet most of the time. These adorable birds also breed later than other birds, their breeding season starts in July and lasts until September. (I had to add a picture, look at this cutie.) 2. Napoleon didn't play solitaire during his exile. Some people may not know this, but there is a popular misconception that Napoleon enjoyed games of solitaire whilst in exile. This rumor is untrue since solitaire didn't gain popularity in France until the mid-19th century Napoleon probably played games that were popular in his time, such as Whist. When solitaire did take hold in France it was also becomi...