Our solar system is made up of our star, the Sun, and everything gravitationally bound to it, including the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, as well as dwarf planets like Pluto, dozens of moons, and millions of asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. But have you heard about Haumea? Our Solar System […]
Everyone looks forward to the iconic Green Bean Casserole during the holidays. It is so simple to prepare that you can serve it any day. Green Bean Casserole is appealing due to its creamy, smooth sauce, unrivaled flavor, and simplicity. This family-friendly side dish has been a favorite for over 60 years, with only five
The worst nuclear accident in history, the Chernobyl Nuclear disaster, occurred on April 25 and 26, 1986, in what is now northern Ukraine, when a reactor at a nuclear power plant exploded and burned. The incident, shrouded in secrecy, was a watershed moment in both the Cold War and the history of nuclear power. Scientists
Trash interceptors are becoming more common in large cities, preventing garbage from floating down waterways. Mr. Trash Wheel is Baltimore’s pride, contributing to a cleaner, more beautiful city waterfront. But do you know how Mr. Trash Wheel influenced other trash-collecting characters? Mr. Trash Wheel is an anthropomorphized trash collector who lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr.
Church and Dwight, an American manufacturer of household products, owns the trademark Arm & Hammer. This brand’s logo is a muscular arm holding a hammer. Originally associated with baking soda, the company began to expand the brand to other products that use baking soda as a deodorizing ingredient in the 1970s, including toothpaste, laundry detergent,
The flooding of the Elbe and Rhine rivers in the Czech Republic and Germany has revealed some rocks engraved centuries ago during times of water stress. As Europe bakes this summer in record heat, droughts have caused water levels in rivers and lakes across the continent to plummet. Do you know what Hunger Stones are?
Cucumbers are high in water and have a mild, refreshing flavor. They can help with dehydration and are tasty in hot weather. The cucumber is a fruit that is eaten as a savory food. It is also found in some cosmetics. But did you know how the word cucumber came to be? Cucumbers were once
Understanding how Indians clean their bottoms necessitates a closer look at Indian culture. It requires an examination of the Indian concept of purity and pollution. This analysis reveals how the culture views cleanliness, differs from the West and governs hundreds of millions of people’s daily rituals. But did you know Indians, like most Asians, prefer
The Dai Hong Dan is a General cargo vessel built by Chongjin Shipyard in Huichon, North Korea, in 1978. It is currently decommissioned or lost. It had a gross tonnage of 6390 tons. But did you know that the US helped the North Koreans from Somali Pirates? Somali Pirates seized a North Korean cargo vessel
Teflon is a brand name for the chemical coating polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). It was invented in the 1930s to make a non-reactive, nonstick surface. It is well recognized for its usage in cookware, but it can also be used to coat other objects, such as wiring or fabrics, to make them waterproof. But did you know
