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Micronesia Stick Map

Micronesians Navigated the Pacific by Using the Stars, Recognizing and Interpreting Different Types of Ocean Swells. They Also Make Stick Maps of These Ocean Swell Patterns.

The Micronesians or Marshallese were able to build vessels known as outrigger canoes and develop their system of piloting and navigation centuries ago. Long before modern mapping and GPS, the Micronesian people relied on their ability to sense the motion of the waves for navigation. But did you know that they also navigated ocean swells? […]

Micronesians Navigated the Pacific by Using the Stars, Recognizing and Interpreting Different Types of Ocean Swells. They Also Make Stick Maps of These Ocean Swell Patterns. Read More »

Tiger Escaped from a Zoo in Georgia

When Tigers Escaped from a Zoo in Georgia and Killed a Man, Advice was Issued on What to Do If You Meet a Tiger. Among the Rules were; Don’t Approach It, Don’t Run Away, and Don’t Urinate.

If you ever find yourself in close proximity to a tiger without a suitable barrier through which to observe them safely, recognize that you are in danger. Avoid areas where a tiger may be present whenever possible. If you come across a tiger, take the necessary precautions to reduce the likelihood of an attack. These

When Tigers Escaped from a Zoo in Georgia and Killed a Man, Advice was Issued on What to Do If You Meet a Tiger. Among the Rules were; Don’t Approach It, Don’t Run Away, and Don’t Urinate. Read More »

Mosquitoes in Iceland

There are 1,300 Species of Insects in Iceland, But No Species of Mosquitoes Have Been Discovered.

Iceland is one of the most amazing countries on the planet. The small island’s fantastic nature, culture, and history set it apart. Someone who has already had the opportunity to visit our country may claim that it has everything. But did you know there are no mosquitoes in Iceland? While Iceland has over 1300 insect

There are 1,300 Species of Insects in Iceland, But No Species of Mosquitoes Have Been Discovered. Read More »

Alaska Coastline

Alaska’s Coastline is Longer Than All 49 States Combined. Yes, Even Longer Than Hawaii.

Alaska, the largest state in the United States, is home to numerous geographical superlatives. Alaska has the northernmost, Point Barrow; easternmost, Pochnoi Point on Semisopochnoi Island in the Aleutians, and westernmost, Amatignak Island in the Aleutians, points in the United States. But how long is Alaska’s coastline? The coastline of Alaska is longer than that

Alaska’s Coastline is Longer Than All 49 States Combined. Yes, Even Longer Than Hawaii. Read More »

Mount Vesuvius

The Fumes from the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE Was So Hot That It Turned One Victim’s Brain Into Glass.

Mount Vesuvius is a somma-stratovolcano in Campania, Italy, about 9 km east of Naples and a short distance from the coast. It is one of the volcanoes that make up the Campanian volcanic arc. Vesuvius is made up of an enormous cone partially surrounded by the steep rim of a summit crater formed by the

The Fumes from the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE Was So Hot That It Turned One Victim’s Brain Into Glass. Read More »

Parthenon in Athens

The Parthenon in Athens was Intact for Over 2,000 Years. The Heavily Damaged Ruins were Caused by a Massive Explosion in 1687 and Not by Natural Forces.

The Parthenon is a magnificent marble temple constructed between 447 and 432 BC. during the golden age of the Greek Empire The Parthenon, dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, stands high atop the Acropolis of Athens, a complex of temples. But did you know that the ruins were not naturally caused? For over 2000 years,

The Parthenon in Athens was Intact for Over 2,000 Years. The Heavily Damaged Ruins were Caused by a Massive Explosion in 1687 and Not by Natural Forces. Read More »

Korean Passport

Ordinary South Koreans Could Not Get a Passport and Travel Abroad Until 1989. Until 1992, South Koreans Who Wanted to Travel Abroad Still Had to Go Through Anti-Communist Education.

South Korea is a 51 million-person East Asian country located on the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula, bordering the East Sea and the Yellow Sea. But did you know that until the dictatorship ended, ordinary South Korean citizens could not travel abroad? Ordinary South Korean citizens could not obtain a passport and travel abroad

Ordinary South Koreans Could Not Get a Passport and Travel Abroad Until 1989. Until 1992, South Koreans Who Wanted to Travel Abroad Still Had to Go Through Anti-Communist Education. Read More »

Domestic Animals of the Faroe Islands

The Domestic Animals of the Faroe Islands are a Result of 1,200 Years of Isolated Breeding. Because of this, Most of the Islands’ Domestic Animals are Not Seen Anywhere Else in the World.

The Faroe Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean, roughly halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The rugged, rocky Faroes, which consist of 18 main islands and hundreds of islets and skerries, are best known for their bird cliffs and unspoiled landscape. But did you know that the animals on Faroe Island are quite unique? The

The Domestic Animals of the Faroe Islands are a Result of 1,200 Years of Isolated Breeding. Because of this, Most of the Islands’ Domestic Animals are Not Seen Anywhere Else in the World. Read More »

National Park Service

The National Park Service has Their Own Investigative Service Branch. The FBI of the National Park Services Has Been Solving Cold Cases for Decades in the Words of Conditions.

The National Park Service is an agency of the United States federal government based in the Main Interior Building in Washington, DC. This branch of government is responsible for and manages all national parks, monuments, and other historical properties. But did you know they also have an investigative branch that has been solving cold cases

The National Park Service has Their Own Investigative Service Branch. The FBI of the National Park Services Has Been Solving Cold Cases for Decades in the Words of Conditions. Read More »

Backpack

School Backpacks were First Used at the University of Washington in 1972. Jansport, a Seattle-Based Company, modified the Existing Backpacks for Day Hikers.

Students and hikers commonly use backpacks to carry heavy loads or a variety of items. This ingenious invention is ergonomic as well as ideal for avoiding theft. But did you know when the backpack was first used? School backpacks, as we know them today, were first used at the University of Washington in 1972. Jansport,

School Backpacks were First Used at the University of Washington in 1972. Jansport, a Seattle-Based Company, modified the Existing Backpacks for Day Hikers. Read More »