Following George Washington’s death in 1799, the US government announced its intention to move his remains to the US Capitol, where work on a crypt in the basement would connect to a glass-enclosed vault where his body would be interred. What happened in the failed attempt to steal George Washington’s Skull? An effort was made […]
The Phoenix Suns is an American professional basketball team headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. They are part of the National Basketball Association’s Pacific Division of the Western Conference. While we are well aware today that the Suns’ mascot is a Gorilla, did you ever wonder how that happened? The Phoenix Suns had no official mascot until
The Harlem Globetrotters are an American basketball exhibition team. Their style of play combines athleticism, drama, and comedy. They do Basketball in pure comedy to entertain fans and make people in awe and laugh with their antics on the court in an uncompetitive basketball game. But did you know that the Harlem Globetrotters only recognized
In 1899, Henry Michael Temple created a game based on Georg von Reiswitz’s original Kriegsspiel. This war game was popular during the 19th Century when officers used it for battlefield tactics. But what made this game unique? Kriegspiel is a chess variant in which each player can see just their pieces but not their opponent’s.
The Toyota Motor Corporation is a Japanese automotive manufacturer founded by Kilchiro Toyoda’s father. It is one of the largest automobile manufacturers globally. The company produces about 10 million vehicles a year. But did you know a city in Japan changed its name after the multinational corporation? Toyota is headquartered and was founded in Toyota,
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Laurence John Fishburne III is a multi-awarded American actor. He earned three Emmy awards and a Tony for his roles on stage and screen. He has been praised for his films’ decisive, militant, and authoritative characters. He is best known for his role as Morpheus in the Matrix film series. But did you know that
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Lyndon Baines Johnson, also known as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States, who served from 1963 to 1969. Before he assumed office, he had served as President John F. Kennedy’s 37th Vice President from 1961 to 1963. He was a Democrat from Texas and served as a US representative, US senator, and
Suzanne Somers is an American actress, author, singer, and businesswoman who is popularly known for her role in the TV Series, Three’s Company as Chrissy Snow. Somers was one of the show’s main characters. Unfortunately, she was fired from the show, but what was the reason behind her losing her job? Suzanne Somers was fired
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Ducks have several advantages over other poultry species, the most notable of which is their disease tolerance. They are tough, excellent foragers, and easy to herd, especially in wetlands where they tend to congregate. But did you know why Bangladesh farmers prefer to raise ducks instead? Farmers in Bangladesh have been raising ducks instead of
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Wardell Stephen Steph Curry II is an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Golden State Warriors. Curry is widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time, as well as the greatest shooter in NBA history, and is credited with revolutionizing basketball by inspiring teams and
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