John Garand

John Garand Designed the M-1 Rifle but Never Received Any Royalties for His Work. An Attempt to Award Him with $100,000 was Made but Failed, Although Six Million Rifles Have Already Been Produced.

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The M1 Garand, also known as the M1 Rifle, is a semi-automatic rifle that served as the United States service rifle during WWII and the Korean War. But did you know that the person who designed the rifle was not given royalties for its design? John Garand designed the M-1 rifle that bears his name, […]

John Garand Designed the M-1 Rifle but Never Received Any Royalties for His Work. An Attempt to Award Him with $100,000 was Made but Failed, Although Six Million Rifles Have Already Been Produced. Read More »

Pharaoh

Psusennes I’s Tomb is the Only Egyptian Pharaonic Tomb That Has Been Discovered Completely Intact. Despite its Fame and the Quality of its Artifacts, the Tomb of Tutankhamun was Robbed Twice

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The ancient Egyptians erected massive public monuments to their pharaohs. They also spent time and money building hidden underground mausoleums. But did you know which tomb was discovered completely intact? Only one Egyptian pharaonic tomb of Psusennes I has been discovered entirely intact. Despite its fame and the high quality of its artifacts, Tutankhamun’s tomb

Psusennes I’s Tomb is the Only Egyptian Pharaonic Tomb That Has Been Discovered Completely Intact. Despite its Fame and the Quality of its Artifacts, the Tomb of Tutankhamun was Robbed Twice Read More »

Bonsai Tree

A Bonsai Tree is not a Species of Tree. It is a Method of Growing Trees that Aims to Create a Miniature Version of a Fully Mature Tree.

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One of the many reasons bonsai plants are among the best for homes or offices is that they help purify the air around them. Bonsai can help with sore throats, coughs, fatigue, and tiredness. But what is Bonsai?  A bonsai tree is not a tree species. It’s just a normal tree. Bonsai is a tree-growing

A Bonsai Tree is not a Species of Tree. It is a Method of Growing Trees that Aims to Create a Miniature Version of a Fully Mature Tree. Read More »

Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill Holds the Record for the Most Swear Words Said in a Movie. He Used 376 Swear Words Throughout his Career, with the Majority Split Between Superbad and The Wolf of Wall Street

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Jonah Hill Feldstein is an American actor and filmmaker popularly known for his comedic roles. He rose to fame for his film Superbad and earned award nominations for his roles in Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street. But did you know he is also the actor with the most amount of swear words said

Jonah Hill Holds the Record for the Most Swear Words Said in a Movie. He Used 376 Swear Words Throughout his Career, with the Majority Split Between Superbad and The Wolf of Wall Street Read More »

Multiple Husbands

In Tibet, it is Traditional for a Woman to be Married to Multiple Husbands. The Husbands were Usually Brothers. This was to Keep the Land within the Same Family Under Inheritance Laws.

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Nowadays, most Tibetan marriages are monogamous with nuclear families. However, polyandry families were common in Tibet in ancient times. Polyandry families can still be found in some rural areas of Tibet today. Polyandry is a type of polygamy in which a woman has multiple husbands. But did you know that this was a common practice

In Tibet, it is Traditional for a Woman to be Married to Multiple Husbands. The Husbands were Usually Brothers. This was to Keep the Land within the Same Family Under Inheritance Laws. Read More »

The Karman Line

The Karman Line is the Border Separating the Earth’s Atmosphere from Space. It is Defined as Being 100km Above Sea Level and is Regarded as the Starting Point of Outer Space

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The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) is the world governing body for air sports and manages definitions regarding human spaceflight. But did you know the same organization also defined the Karman Line? The Karman Line, an imaginary boundary 100 kilometers above mean sea level, is a common definition of space. Once this 100 km line is

The Karman Line is the Border Separating the Earth’s Atmosphere from Space. It is Defined as Being 100km Above Sea Level and is Regarded as the Starting Point of Outer Space Read More »

The Passenger The Shining

The Bar Scenes in the Film “Passengers” Pays Homage to the Bar in the Overlook Hotel in The Shining. The Look and Layout are Similar, and Both Barmen Wore Red and Were Not Human

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Passengers is a 2016 American science-fiction romance film written and directed by Morten Tyldum. Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt star, with Laurence Fishburne and Michael Sheen providing support. It follows two passengers on an enormous interstellar spacecraft carrying thousands of people to a colony 60 light-years from Earth. The two are jolted out of their

The Bar Scenes in the Film “Passengers” Pays Homage to the Bar in the Overlook Hotel in The Shining. The Look and Layout are Similar, and Both Barmen Wore Red and Were Not Human Read More »

Electric Blanket

Due to High-Temperature Settings, Electric Blankets Can Cause Heat Strokes, Severe Burns and May Even Result in Death When Not Used Properly

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Thanks to the invention of the electric blanket, you can now save money on heating systems and stay warm during cold winter nights. But did you know that electric blankets can be dangerous when not utilized properly? Electric blankets can cause sleep heat stroke, resulting in a rectal temperature of up to 41.2 °C, severe

Due to High-Temperature Settings, Electric Blankets Can Cause Heat Strokes, Severe Burns and May Even Result in Death When Not Used Properly Read More »

Richard Richie

Richard Stephen Richie was the Last American Pilot to Become an Ace. Since Him, No American Pilot Has Had More than 3 Kills. He Scored his 5th Kill in August 1972.

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A flying ace, fighter ace, or air ace is a military aviator who has shot down five or more enemy planes in aerial combat. The exact number of aerial victories required to be officially recognized as an ace varies, but it is usually thought to be five or more. But do you know who was

Richard Stephen Richie was the Last American Pilot to Become an Ace. Since Him, No American Pilot Has Had More than 3 Kills. He Scored his 5th Kill in August 1972. Read More »

San Diego Tribal County

The County of San Diego is Home to 18 Native American Tribal Reservations. It is the Most of Any County within the United States

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Native Americans, also known as First Americans, Indigenous Americans, American Indians, and other terms are the indigenous peoples of the United States, including Hawaii and other territories. They are limited to the mainland at others. But do you know how many Native American Tribes Live in San Diego?  San Diego County has the most Native

The County of San Diego is Home to 18 Native American Tribal Reservations. It is the Most of Any County within the United States Read More »

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