The Royal Australian Navy has over 50 ships and more than 16,000 people. They are one of the Pacific region’s largest and most sophisticated naval forces, with a substantial presence in the Indian Ocean and global operations supporting war campaigns and peacekeeping missions. How can we differentiate Australian Navy boats from British vessels? The Royal […]
Diverse holidays and day-specific events are often celebrated to bring together groups of people in the name of peace and harmony. There are 11 official holidays in the United States and probably hundreds of unofficial ones like Puppy Day or Waffle Day. But did you know there is a day specifically celebrated for individuals who
When we think of Stoicism, we frequently believe of Seneca the Younger, Musonius Rufus, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. While this makes sense given that we rely primarily on their existing writings as pieces of the Philosophical school. But do you know who Zeno of Citium is and what was his role in stoicism? Zeno of
The Amazon River in South America is the world’s longest river. According to a new survey conducted by the Brazilian government, it is staying ahead of the Nile. The Amazon boasts a massive jungle basin, stunning waterfalls, and the world’s largest river dolphins, yet it may be more notable for what it lacks: a single
The guillotine was particularly designed to carry out executions efficiently. It consisted of a tall frame with a weighted blade that was suspended at the top. But did you know that the device was so popular in the 1970s that toy replicas were made for children to play with? The Guillotine was so famous in
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
In an attempt to repress a religious movement, US soldiers slaughtered hundreds of Lakota men, women, and children in 1890. Ironically, they were awarded medals of distinction for their actions. But how many of them received the most prestigious military honor? The United States Army awarded 20 Medals of Honor to soldiers for their actions
In the 15th and 16th centuries, the average French citizen consumed about 1.5 to 2.5 pounds of bread on a daily basis, while the wealthy could afford to consume meat and two liters of wine every day. Bread was the mainstay of the poor’s diet. When wheat became limited, the French faced hunger which led
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The term koro is quite common in Malay and Chinese populations. It is a delusional syndrome characterized by the belief that a male individual’s penis will retract into their abdomen and eventually result in death. But did you know this was a cause for concern for hundreds of men in Singapore back in 1967? Several
Nunavut is Canada’s biggest and most northern territory. The Nunavut Act and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act granted this area to the Inuit for autonomous administration and legally split it from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999. But did you know people living in Nunavut do not know other languages? Around 5.8% of
