In the past, around the early 20th century, it was quite unusual for women of any nationality to pursue a career in the field of science. A handful of women made their mark in the industry and one, in particular, established her name in the world of astronomy. But what was her contribution to this […]
How Did Hisako Koyama Contribute to Studying Solar Cycles? Read More »
Three consumer goods companies colluded over fixed pricing in eight European countries, which lasted for three years. Then one of them decided to breach the agreement and confessed to authorities. Did you know that this led to fines worth millions of pounds? The big household name, Procter and Gamble, along with Unilever and Henkel, were
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Charles Robert Darwin is celebrated as one of the most outstanding British scientists. His works in Biology and his famous theory of Evolution helped transform how we understand the world and ourselves. But did you know that his theory ultimately led to the discovery of an exotic moth species? Charles Darwin received orchids from a
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White Christmas is one of the most popular Christmas songs that has stood against the test of time. It is always part of the songs played in malls and other public areas during the Holiday Season. But did you know that the original singer had to re-record it three years after it was initially released?
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Elmo is the famous red Muppet character from Sesame Street. He first appeared in the kids’ show in 1980 and is still active in his role. But did you know, this furry red monster also appeared in court to testify? In 2002, muppet Elmo from Sesame Street testified before a House of Representative Committee. Referred
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Super Mario is the most popular video game of all time. Its success generated millions in revenue and strongly influenced many generations. Among the games under the franchise, Mario 64 is still known as one of the best Mario games of all time. As it stood the test of time, but creating it wasn’t an
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Comstockery is the overzealous moral censorship of fine arts and literature based on perceived immorality or obscenity. An uber-moral activist brought this about at the end of the 1800s. But how did this particular fellow convince Congress to act according to his will? Anthony Comstock, a religious activist, sought to censor obscene literature during his
Religious relics have always been an integral part of Christianity. In the olden times, Christians preserved bodies or body parts of saints or holy people and used them as symbols of their faith. When relics were destroyed, churches would usually find ways to replace them. But did you know that there was a time that
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Republicans and Democrats have opposing political views that often lead to heated debates and arguments despite their shared goal of working towards the good of the country. But did you know that there was an instance where the two parties expressed their differences physically? The brawl in Congress in 1858 was known as the most
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Violence can be seen across different media platforms. Shows focus on a variety of violence that often portray gruesome crimes, and the potential evil people may possess. But did you know that because we are constantly exposed to this kind of content, it affects our general perception of the world? A journalist in the seventies
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