A baronet holds a baronetcy, a hereditary title bestowed by the British Crown. The title of a baronet is mentioned as early as the 14th century, but it was created in its current form by James I of England in 1611 to raise funds for the crown. But who was the legitimate heir to the […]
Who is the True Heir to the Scottish Baronetcy? Read More »
Coastal Alaska has the highest tsunami risk in the United States. Tsunamis caused by earthquakes in Alaska have historically caused damage and loss of life along the West Coast and across the Pacific. On the other hand, tsunamis generated by nearby earthquakes are considered near-field hazards in Alaska. But do you know when the Mega
Alaska was Hit by the 4th Largest Megatsunami on Earth in 2015. Read More »
Are you suppressing your laughter when you hear tasteless or morbid jokes? An appreciation for dark humor could be a sign of intelligence. But how does Dark sense of Humor link with higher IQs? According to research, people who laugh at dark jokes have higher IQs and report less aggressive tendencies. Study on Dark Humor
Time Magazine has been one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in current affairs, politics, business, health, science, and entertainment since its inception in 1923. Over 20 million subscribers worldwide turn to Time weekly for award-winning exclusive coverage. But do you know who was voted Time Magazine’s Person of the
The most daring, grueling, and impossible horseback ride in American history occurred in 1855, when a cattle trader raced overland nearly 700 miles in winter to beat a steamship sailing from Sacramento to Portland, Oregon. The rider’s life savings in gold were at stake, which he could save if he could reach Portland before the
Most of us think of grief as something that happens after someone dies. What we did not know is suffering can begin long before someone dies. However, it is often not acknowledged, discussed, or even understood. Do you know what anticipatory grief is? Anticipatory grief is grief that occurs before a person dies. It is
Chernobyl is a 2019 historical drama television miniseries based on the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the ensuing cleanup efforts. Craig Mazin created and wrote the series, which Johan Renck directed. Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgard, Emily Watson, and Paul Ritter lead the ensemble cast. HBO produced the series in the United States and Sky UK in
From the 6th century BCE, ancient Greek comedy was a popular and influential form of theater performed throughout ancient Greece. Aristophanes and Menander were the genre’s most famous playwrights, and their works, as well as those of their contemporaries, poked fun at politicians, philosophers, and fellow artists. But did you know there’s an ancient Greek
Lysistrata is an Ancient Greek Comedy Where Women Withheld Sex to End a War. Read More »
Mario has been jumping on screens and collecting coins for decades. Mario has had undeniable staying power as one of, if not the, most prominent figures in video games. Mario has become so popular that many people now celebrate today, March 10, as Mario Day, or “Mar10,” as some call it. Do you know why
Nintendo’s Mario was Created with a Mustache to Eliminate the Need to Animate His Mouth. Read More »
According to recent studies, only 19.4% of all paleontologists are women. Women have made several critical discoveries. However, most of them have not been recognized due to working in a male-dominated field. But do you know who the mother of paleontology is? Mary Anning, at the age of 12, discovered the first ichthyosaur fossil with
