The B-29 was one of the most technologically advanced planes during World War II. It had several innovative technologies such as remote-controlled weapons. Crewmen could also crawl between the fore and aft crew areas, which were pressurized and connected by a long tube over the bomb bays. With such an advanced flying machine, it would […]
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The Pearl Harbor attack was a surprise aerial attack by the Japanese on the US Naval base in Oahu, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. The strike increased tensions between the United States and Japan during the time. But did you know that two hero pilots were denied the medal of honor despite their initiative and
From jumping on beds, chairs, tables, shelves, and counters, a cats’ affinity towards jumping is certainly no secret. With that said, how high can cats even jump? And what lies in their physiology that allows them to achieve such heights? A healthy, adult cat can jump four to five feet high, equaling five to six
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Back in the 1970s, Jim Woodman was adamant to prove that his theory on Nazca Lines was accurate. He claimed that the lines were built by an ancient form of hot air balloon. But was he correct? How was he able to prove his theory? Jim Woodman believed that the Nazca Lines were built using
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The first mushroom cloud was observed in July 1946 after the first Atomic Bomb test explosion in Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands. But this mushroom cloud was not the most popular. Bob Caron, a pilot during the war took a photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud minutes after the Enola Gay dropped the bomb that changed
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In 2010, the Lower Merion School District outside Philadelphia was caught red-handed for spying on their students at home. The school district eventually settled instead of going to trial. But the bigger question is, how did these things even happen? A Philadelphia high school has issued a laptop to their students. What the students did
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Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice was published in 1813. The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the book’s dynamic protagonist who learns about the consequences of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the distinction between superficial goodness and actual goodness. But did you know that Elton John worked on a film adaptation
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The Indiana Jones film franchise began in 1981 with the Raiders of the Lost Ark. The film is based on the adventures of Dr. Henry Walton Indiana Jones, Jr. played by Harrison Ford. The series was created by George Lucas and was a complete hit. But did you know that there was a real-life Indiana
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The first structures used for theatrical performances in the United Kingdom were amphitheaters. These buildings were first introduced by the Romans who lifted the design from theaters in Greece. Most of them were in a semi-circular form and were initially constructed with wood. But did you know why the design of these buildings changed over
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Hypertrichosis is a condition where an individual grows an excessive amount of hair on any part of their body. It is quite different from hirsutism which is commonly found in women only. Hypertrichosis, on the other hand, can occur in both genders and is believed to be a genetic disorder caused by spontaneous mutation. One
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