History

There is a Very Small Aluminum Pyramid on the Very Top of the Washington Monument. At the Time it was Completed, Aluminum was Considered More Precious than Gold or Silver.

Construction & Maintenance, History, History / December 30, 2022

The Washington Monument is an obelisk-shaped structure on the National Mall in Washington, DC, designed to memorialize George Washington, the first President of the United States and commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. But why is there a tiny aluminum pyramid on the top of the Washington Monument? The Washington Monument […]

There is a Very Small Aluminum Pyramid on the Very Top of the Washington Monument. At the Time it was Completed, Aluminum was Considered More Precious than Gold or Silver. Read More »

The Capstone of an Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Found in 1900 was Made Out of Black Basalt and Weighed 4.5 Tonnes

History, History / December 30, 2022

The Amenemhat III pyramidion was the capstone that initially adorned the Black Pyramid in Dahshur, Egypt. It was built approximately 1850 BC, near the conclusion of the 12th Dynasty during the Middle Kingdom, and it is one of just a few pyramids that have survived. But what was an Ancient Egyptian Pyramid’s capstone made of?

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During World War II, Hitler Ordered the British Town of Blackpool to be Spared from Bombing as He Intended It to be His Personal Holiday Resort After Germany Had Won the War.

History, Military, Sensitive Subjects, Tourist Destinations, Travel, World War / December 22, 2022

We all enjoy visiting Blackpool. Since the Victorian era, when it was envisioned as a getaway destination for factory workers, the seaside resort has been a staple of the British seaside experience. Blackpool’s popularity peaked in the mid-twentieth century when it attracted millions of visitors each year and served as a hub for famous performers.

During World War II, Hitler Ordered the British Town of Blackpool to be Spared from Bombing as He Intended It to be His Personal Holiday Resort After Germany Had Won the War. Read More »

Alcatraz was One of the Only Federal Prisons at the Time That Allowed Hot Showers. This was to Deter Prisoners from Acclimating to Cold Water and Escaping Through the San Francisco Bay.

Crime & Justice, Government, History, History, Humanities, Law & Government, Reference, Tourist Destinations, Travel / December 19, 2022

Prison facilities designed to house notorious criminals have undergone incredible evolution over the centuries. In this day and age, bars and guards are insufficient, and prison security measures are as advanced, and sometimes as primitively simple, as they can be. But did you know that Alcatraz was the only prison to have hot showers? At

Alcatraz was One of the Only Federal Prisons at the Time That Allowed Hot Showers. This was to Deter Prisoners from Acclimating to Cold Water and Escaping Through the San Francisco Bay. Read More »

In 2017, a Dog Named Odin Refused to Leave a Flock of Goats Behind During the California Tubbs Fire When His Owners Fled to Safety. Days Later, the Owners Came Back to Find Odin and the Goats Alive.

Animal Products & Services, Dogs, History, History, Hobbies & Leisure, Humanities, People & Society, Pet Food & Supplies, Pets, Pets & Animals, Reference, Sensitive Subjects, Veterinarians, Wildlife / December 19, 2022

In October 2017, the Northern California region experienced the Tubbs Fire. At the time, the fire burned through portions of the counties of Napa, Sonoma, and Lake while wreaking the most havoc in Santa Rosa, was the most destructive wildfire in California history. Its destructiveness was quickly surpassed by the 2018 Campfire only one year

In 2017, a Dog Named Odin Refused to Leave a Flock of Goats Behind During the California Tubbs Fire When His Owners Fled to Safety. Days Later, the Owners Came Back to Find Odin and the Goats Alive. Read More »

As a Prank, a Group of Men Added Susanna M. Salter to the Mayoral Ballot of Argonia, Kansas in 1887. This was to Discourage Women from Running for Office. She Won and Became America’s First Female Mayor.

History, History, Humanities, Law & Government, Politics, Reference / December 19, 2022

American activist and politician Susanna Madora Salter was one of the first women to hold a political office in the United States. She served as mayor of Argonia, Kansas. She was also the first woman elected to serve as mayor. But did you know how she became mayor? A group of men added Susanna M.

As a Prank, a Group of Men Added Susanna M. Salter to the Mayoral Ballot of Argonia, Kansas in 1887. This was to Discourage Women from Running for Office. She Won and Became America’s First Female Mayor. Read More »

The Civilian Public Service is a US Government Program That Provided Conscientious Objectors with an Alternative to Military Service During the Second World War.

Courts & Judiciary, Government, History, History, Humanities, Law & Government, Reference, World War / December 12, 2022

Many conscientious objectors were drafted during World War I and under pressure to serve in the military as non-combatants. Others who objected were jailed and court-martialed. Mennonites and other members of historic peace churches requested that Congress allow for an alternative service program that was more considerate of the rights of conscientious objectors in 1940,

The Civilian Public Service is a US Government Program That Provided Conscientious Objectors with an Alternative to Military Service During the Second World War. Read More »

The Chernobyl Disaster Could Have Been Ten Times Worse and Could Have Affected Most of Europe if Three Volunteer Divers Did Not Drain a Pool to Prevent the Second Explosion.

Biological Sciences, Energy & Utilities, History, History, Humanities, Reference, Science, Sensitive Subjects / December 12, 2022

The Chernobyl disaster was a nuclear accident that happened on April 26, 1986, at the 4th Reactor in the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The official death toll recognized by the international community is 31, but there is speculation of more. But did you know a second explosion was prevented by volunteers? The Chernobyl disaster could

The Chernobyl Disaster Could Have Been Ten Times Worse and Could Have Affected Most of Europe if Three Volunteer Divers Did Not Drain a Pool to Prevent the Second Explosion. Read More »

The Costa Rican Government Abolished Their Army in 1949. They Said That The Army Would Be Replaced by an Army of Teachers. Today, Costa Rica has Free Universal Public Education and a Literacy Rate of 97%.

Agriculture & Forestry, History, History, Humanities, Law & Government, Military, Reference / December 12, 2022

Costa Rica is one of only a few countries without an army. The Costa Rican military was abolished in the country’s constitution in 1949. However, the country has a fascinating military history. But did you know how beneficial abolishing their army was? Costa Rica’s government abolished its army in 1949, stating that an army of

The Costa Rican Government Abolished Their Army in 1949. They Said That The Army Would Be Replaced by an Army of Teachers. Today, Costa Rica has Free Universal Public Education and a Literacy Rate of 97%. Read More »

Della Porta Invented a Method of Writing Secret Messages Inside Eggs. Ink Transferred from the Shell to the Boiled Egg Inside. The Message Could Only be Revealed When Cracked and Peeled?

Atmospheric Science, Biographies & Quotations, Earth Sciences, General Reference, History, History, Humanities, Reference, Science / December 10, 2022

Giambattista Della Porta, also known as Giovanni Battista Della Porta, was a reformation-era Italian scholar, polymath, and playwright who lived in Naples during the Renaissance era, Scientific Revolution, and Reformation. But did you know how Porta helped make secret messages used in espionage? Della Porta invented a method for secretly writing messages inside eggs. The

Della Porta Invented a Method of Writing Secret Messages Inside Eggs. Ink Transferred from the Shell to the Boiled Egg Inside. The Message Could Only be Revealed When Cracked and Peeled? Read More »