The London Underground is a rapid transit system that serves the greater part of London and some counties adjacent to the capital. It was proposed by Charles Pearson in 1843 and is still being used today. But did you know that the temperature in the tube has been gradually increasing over the years? The heat […]
The North American gray squirrel or Sciurus carolinensis has adapted to urban and suburban areas where it is considered a minor annoyance. While they may be indigent to North America, these squirrels are highly invasive in Europe, particularly in the UK. But how do they affect the ecosystem in Great Britain? The North American Gray
The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew series are both mystery-themed stories published by Simon & Schuster. The Hardy Boys series was created in 1927 by Edward Stratemeyer. He later on created Nancy Drew a few years later since he wanted a female counter part for the series. But did you know the listed authors on
The Hollywood Reporter is an American magazine focusing on Hollywood film, TV, and entertainment. It was founded in 1930 by William R. Wilkerson in Los Angeles, California. But did you know that the firm used to criticize celebrities who spoke against Hitler? In 1937, The Hollywood Reporter ran a column criticizing actors for speaking out
Paul Deschanel was President of the Chamber of Deputies twice, from 1898 to 1902 and then from 1912 to 1920. He was the first person without prior ministerial experience to be elected President of the republic. But did you know that he fell out of a window in 1920? French President Paul Deschanel fell from
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
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
The words vulnerable and narcissism are not typically used together in the same context. When you think of a narcissist, you probably picture someone who struts like a peacock, demands complete attention, lacks empathy for others, and expects people to worship the ground they walk on. But interestingly enough, vulnerable narcissism exists. But what is
Gouverneur Morris was an American statesman who signed the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution. He is known as the Penman of the Constitution because he wrote the Preamble to the United States Constitution. Did you know how Gouverneur Morris died? Gouverneur Morris, the author of the final draft of the United States
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