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As President McKinley was Dying, No One Knew Where Vice President Teddy Roosevelt Was. He was in the Wilderness at the Time. He Raced All Night Down the Mountain Roads on a Buckboard Wagon in Pitch Black and Pouring Rains to be Sworn in.

Government, History / December 10, 2022

President William McKinley is shaking hands at the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo, New York, on September 6, 1901, when a 28-year-old anarchist named Leon Czolgosz approaches him and fires two shots into his chest. But did you know that Vice President Roosevelt was in the wilderness then? No one knew where Vice President Teddy Roosevelt […]

As President McKinley was Dying, No One Knew Where Vice President Teddy Roosevelt Was. He was in the Wilderness at the Time. He Raced All Night Down the Mountain Roads on a Buckboard Wagon in Pitch Black and Pouring Rains to be Sworn in. Read More »

Al Capone was the First Person to Open a Soup Kitchen During the Great Depression. His Kitchens Served Three Meals a Day to Ensure That Everyone Who Had Lost a Job Get a Meal.

Biographies & Quotations, Crime & Justice, Food & Drink, History, History, Humanities, Reference / December 9, 2022

Soup kitchens first appeared in America around 1929, as the effects of a growing depression became apparent. When the economy fell into a tailspin in 1932, 12 million Americans, roughly 25% of the average labor force, were out of work, and the need for soup kitchens became even more acute. But did you know who

Al Capone was the First Person to Open a Soup Kitchen During the Great Depression. His Kitchens Served Three Meals a Day to Ensure That Everyone Who Had Lost a Job Get a Meal. Read More »

Thomas Jefferson was a Serious Foodie Who Introduced America to Waffles, Mac and Cheese, Parmesan, Olive Oil, and Champagne.

Alcoholic Beverages, Baked Goods, Beverages, Biographies & Quotations, Biological Sciences, Breakfast Foods, Business & Industrial, Cooking & Recipes, Desserts, Food, Food & Drink, General Reference, History, History, Humanities, Pharmaceuticals & Biotech, Reference, Science, Soups & Stews / December 7, 2022

Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father. He also served as the third US president from 1801 to 1809. But did you know he was also a foodie? Thomas Jefferson was a serious foodie who introduced waffles, mac and cheese, [armesan, olive oil, and champagne to America. The Founding

Thomas Jefferson was a Serious Foodie Who Introduced America to Waffles, Mac and Cheese, Parmesan, Olive Oil, and Champagne. Read More »

In the 1920s, James Joyce Would Get Drunk and Start Fights. He Would Then Hide Behind Ernest Hemingway for Protection

Books & Literature, History, History, Humanities, Literary Classics, Myth & Folklore, Reference / December 7, 2022

During the 1920s, the author of Ulysses met Ernest Hemingway in Paris. Despite being both well-known heavy drinkers, they began to frequent cafes and bars together. James Joyce was unathletic and had failing eyesight, but his drinking buddy was tall, strapping, and prone to violent outbursts. But did you know that James Joyce depended on

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James Lick, an Entrepreneur, Arrived in San Francisco with 600lbs of Chocolate to Sell in 1848. He Then Encouraged His Friend Domingo Ghirardelli to Start His Own Chocolate Company in the US.

Business & Industrial, Business News, Business Operations, History, History, Humanities, News, Reference / December 7, 2022

The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, is one of the country’s most popular candy makers. The company was founded and popularized in San Francisco. But did you know how James Lick helped start Ghirardelli? James Lick, an entrepreneur, arrived in San Francisco in 1848 with 600 pounds of chocolate to sell. When all his chocolate sold out

James Lick, an Entrepreneur, Arrived in San Francisco with 600lbs of Chocolate to Sell in 1848. He Then Encouraged His Friend Domingo Ghirardelli to Start His Own Chocolate Company in the US. Read More »

Benjamin Hornigold, the Pirate, Once Raided a Merchant Ship Just to Steal the Hats of the Ship’s Crew. He Did This Because His Crew had Gotten So Drunk the Night Before and Threw Their Hats Overboard.

Biographies & Quotations, Conspiracy Theories, General Reference, History, History, Humanities, Reference / December 6, 2022

From 1716 to 1717, Captain Benjamin Hornigold was a British pirate active in the Caribbean and North Atlantic. Hornigold’s most extraordinary claim to fame or infamy is that he taught Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard, the ropes of piracy. But did you know that this particular pirate raided a merchant ship for a petty reason? Because

Benjamin Hornigold, the Pirate, Once Raided a Merchant Ship Just to Steal the Hats of the Ship’s Crew. He Did This Because His Crew had Gotten So Drunk the Night Before and Threw Their Hats Overboard. Read More »

The Survivors of the Crash Kyushu University

After a Bomber Crashed in Japan in 1945, Eight American Airmen were Taken to Kyushu University Medical School and Dissected Alive.

Aviation, History, History, Humanities, Military, People & Society, Political Science, Reference, Science, Sensitive Subjects, Social Sciences / December 6, 2022

Performing surgery or medical procedures on a living creature for experimentation is known as vivisection. It is one of the most heinous Japanese torture methods used during the Second World War. But did you know what happened to the eight airmen who crashed in Japan in 1945? Eight American Airmen were taken to Kyushu University

After a Bomber Crashed in Japan in 1945, Eight American Airmen were Taken to Kyushu University Medical School and Dissected Alive. Read More »

Thomas Jefferson Wanted the Constitution Re-Written Every 19 Years.

Government, History, History, Humanities, Legal, Reference / December 5, 2022

The Constitution is the fundamental principles and rules of a nation, state, or social group that establish the powers and obligations of the government and guarantee certain rights to its citizens. It is a written document that encapsulates the norms of a political or social organization. But how many times was the Constitution supposed to

Thomas Jefferson Wanted the Constitution Re-Written Every 19 Years. Read More »

In June 2022, Belgium Returned the Gold-Capped Tooth of Patrice Lumumba. He Had Been Executed in 1961, and the Tooth was All That Remained After He was Dissolved in Acid and His Bones Ground to Dust.

Biographies & Quotations, History, History, Humanities, Reference, Royalty / December 4, 2022

On July 2, 1925, Patrice Lumumba was born in what was originally referred to as Belgian Congo. It is now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Part of his fame stemmed from his appointment as DRC’s first prime minister following the country’s independence on June 30, 1960. Patrice Lumumba was executed a

In June 2022, Belgium Returned the Gold-Capped Tooth of Patrice Lumumba. He Had Been Executed in 1961, and the Tooth was All That Remained After He was Dissolved in Acid and His Bones Ground to Dust. Read More »

A Fisherman from the Philippines Found a Pearl Weighing 34 Kilograms. It is Estimated to be Worth $100 Million. The Fisherman was Unaware of its Value and Kept the Pearl Under His Bed for 10 Years.

Ecology & Environment, Finance, Geographic Reference, Grants, Scholarships & Financial Aid, History, History, Museums, Myth & Folklore, Tourist Destinations, Travel, Wildlife / December 3, 2022

The only gemstones in the world that originate from living things are pearls. These priceless gems are created by mollusks like oysters and mussels, which humanity has sought since ancient times. But did you know that a fisherman from the Philippines found the largest pearl weighing 24 kilograms? The giant pearl measures 30 cm wide,

A Fisherman from the Philippines Found a Pearl Weighing 34 Kilograms. It is Estimated to be Worth $100 Million. The Fisherman was Unaware of its Value and Kept the Pearl Under His Bed for 10 Years. Read More »