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May 17, 2019

Futurama writer Ken Keeler wrote and proved a completely new mathematical theorem just for a single episode, called the Futurama Theorem. It is the first known theorem to be created for the sole purpose of entertainment in a TV show.

Futurama theorem The Futurama theorem is a real-life mathematical theorem invented by Futurama writer Ken Keeler (who holds a PhD in applied mathematics), purely for use in the Season 6 episode “The Prisoner of Benda”. It is the first known theorem to be created for the sole purpose of entertainment in a TV show, and, […]

Futurama writer Ken Keeler wrote and proved a completely new mathematical theorem just for a single episode, called the Futurama Theorem. It is the first known theorem to be created for the sole purpose of entertainment in a TV show. Read More »

In the movie ‘Lord of War’ starring Nicolas Cage, the production team bought 3,000 real SA Vz. 58 rifles to stand in for AK-47s because they were cheaper than prop movie guns.

Lord of War Some of the Russian language dialogues in the film (mostly those by Eugene Lazarev as Gen. Volkov) contain very obscene Russian mat wording, translated by far softer expressions in the original English subtitles. It is unclear whether these pieces were part of the script, or Lazarev’s improvisation. A scene in the film

In the movie ‘Lord of War’ starring Nicolas Cage, the production team bought 3,000 real SA Vz. 58 rifles to stand in for AK-47s because they were cheaper than prop movie guns. Read More »

Patrick Reynolds, grandson of tobacco’s RJ Reynolds, is an anti-smoking advocate, operates an anti-smoking organization, and tours the world speaking out against smoking

Patrick Reynolds (activist) For other people named Patrick Reynolds, see Patrick Reynolds (disambiguation). Patrick Cleveland Reynolds (born December 2, 1948) is an American anti-smoking activist and former actor. Born in Miami Beach, Florida, he is the grandson of the tobacco company founder, R. J. Reynolds, and speaks of how he believes his family business has

Patrick Reynolds, grandson of tobacco’s RJ Reynolds, is an anti-smoking advocate, operates an anti-smoking organization, and tours the world speaking out against smoking Read More »

In the Liberian General Election (1927), there were 15,000 voters but the winner received 243,000 votes. It made it the Guinness Book of Records as the most fraudulent election reported in history.

1927 Liberian general election General elections were held in Liberia in 1927. In the presidential election, the result was a victory for Charles D. B. King of the True Whig Party, who was re-elected for a third term after defeating Thomas J. Faulkner of the People’s Party. The elections were referred to as “the most

In the Liberian General Election (1927), there were 15,000 voters but the winner received 243,000 votes. It made it the Guinness Book of Records as the most fraudulent election reported in history. Read More »