Quentin Tarantino made his debut as a filmmaker in the early 1990s. His odd and sinister style along with his signature aesthetic for violence and long dialogues were the very reasons why he succeeded in the industry. But did you know, Tarantino actually saved John Travolta’s career with Pulp Fiction? John Travolta’s career seemed like …
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Dr. John Pemberton sold the first glass of Coca-Cola on May 8, 1886, at Jacob’s Pharmacy in downtown Atlanta. At the time, they would serve nine drinks a day. Little did they know that their little soda fountain would turn into a multi-billion dollar business. But did you know, one of the main reasons the …
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St. George’s Place is located a short distance west of George Square and near the Glasgow city center. It is a busy square where a shopping center and a church may be found. But why did the government change the square’s name? The city of Glasgow renamed the name of St. George’s place in 1986 …
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Star Trek was one of the most influential sci-fi shows in the twentieth century. But despite its popularity, it was not immune to social issues at the time. Members of the show also experienced racial discrimination on and off the set. But did you know how discrimination found itself in its animated series? Leonard Nimoy, …
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Diamonds are one of the best-known and most sought-after gemstones. It has been used as decorative pieces since ancient times and more recently, as a form of currency for illegal activities. Unfortunately, diamonds are often obtained through illicit means, but the governments in different countries formed a process to try and eliminate their circulation. But …
Vincent Van Gogh was a Dutch painter who practiced Post-Impressionism. He became one of the most popular and influential people in Western art. In a span of a decade, he was able to create over 2,000 pieces including 860 oil paintings. But did you know the genius behind The Starry Night started his career as …
A taxidermist is a person whose job is to prepare the skins of dead animals and birds and fill them with a special material to make them look as if they are alive. But did you know that a famous taxidermist killed a Leopard with his bare hands? American Taxidermist, Carl Akeley killed a leopard …
A sand mandala is a pattern made from colorful sand that is destroyed as part of a Tibetan Buddhist ritual. But what could be the history and purpose behind the ritual? Tibetan Buddhists create sand mandalas only to destroy them after a particular ritual. This represents the concept that nothing lasts forever and is meant …
Stephen Gary Wozniak, is an American electronics engineer, computer programmer, philanthropist, and technology entrepreneur. In 1976, he co-founded Apple Inc. with business partner Steve Jobs, which went on to become the world’s largest information technology company by revenue and the world’s largest company by market capitalization. He is widely regarded as a key pioneer of …
In 2020, there were 340 million workplace accidents in the United States alone. In addition to this, about 160 million people in the workforce are affected by work-related illnesses. But the meatpacking industry has the most number of accidents that often result in a loss of limb. US meatpacking workers are three times more likely …
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