James Earl Carter Jr. is a former American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was a Democrat who served as Georgia’s 76th governor from 1971 to 1975 and a Georgia state senator from 1963 to 1967. Since leaving office, Carter has remained active in political […]
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
William Ben Hogan was an American professional golfer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the game’s history. He is well-known for his profound impact on golf swing theory and his ball-striking ability. Did you know what happened to Ben Hogan after his near-fatal car crash? Ben Hogan was involved in a near-fatal
Ben Hogan, the Golf Champion, Almost Died in a Car Crash at the Age of 36 Read More »
Japanese mythology is a collection of traditional folktales and beliefs, especially those belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition. Shinto and Buddhist traditions are the cornerstones of this particular mythology. But have you heard of Amaterasu, the sun goddess who locked herself in a cave? In Japanese mythology, the sun goddess once locked herself
A picnic is defined as a meal eaten outside as part of an excursion, usually in the summer, in scenic surroundings such as a park, lakeside, or other location with an exciting view, or in conjunction with a public event such as preceding an open-air theater performance. But did you know that people used to
Before Parks Become Popular, People Would Enjoy Picnics in Cementeries Read More »
Science fiction deals with innovative and futuristic ideas such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. Did you know that a subgenre called mundane science fiction exists? Mundane science fiction, is a sci-fi literary movement focused on making plausible extensions of existing science and technology, setting stories on
Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania that occupies the eastern half of the island of New Guinea. After 60 years of the Australian administration, it declared independence in 1975. The country, with its islands, has a population of roughly 7 million people and occupies an area of approximately 178,704 square miles. But did
There are More Languages in Papua New Guinea Than Any Other Country in the World Read More »
Lakes are losing ice cover due to climate change, with more than 100,000 lakes at risk of ice-free winters if air temperatures rise by 4 degrees Celsius. For Northern Hemisphere lakes, ice duration has decreased by 28 days on average over the last 150 years, with faster rates of change in recent decades. But did
Lakes in Canada Were Polluted on Purpose in Order to Study the Effects on Aquatic Life Read More »
Keller is best known as a disabled rights activist, but she also advocated for women’s suffrage, birth control, and pacifism. She was also a radical socialist who concentrated her efforts on issues affecting working people and became a member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). But did you know who she was and
Everyone knows the 1990s were hands-down the best time to be a kid because it had some of the most creative cartoons and kids’ shows, especially when it came to after-school shows. From Rugrats to Boy Meets World and many of the TV series listed here have transcended the nostalgia of the ’90s era and
