The RMS Olympic, much like the Titanic, was designed by Thomas Andrews and built alongside the Titanic in the mammoth Gantries of Harland & Wolff’s shipyards. The Olympic was completed and launched on September 20, 1910, almost twelve months before her infamous sister ship, and she had a successful maiden voyage on June 14, 1911. […]
World War I began on July 28, 1914, and ended on November 11, 1918. Contemporaries referred to the conflict as the Great War, and during this time, several men were drafted to fight for their country. While most willingly wanted to participate in the war, others weren’t too keen to do so. But did you
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The history of the firefighter began in ancient Rome in the third century, during the reign of Augustus. There is evidence of firefighting in Ancient Egypt before that. Marcus Licinius Crassus established the first Roman fire department. But did you know how firefighters protect themselves before the respirators were invented? Before the invention of respirators,
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A neutron is a subatomic particle that possesses almost the same mass as a proton but does not have an electric charge. Developments in particle physics tell us that neither the proton nor neutron are truly elementary particles. They contain quarks that are governed by a strong force. But did you know who first discovered
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Poppies have been a symbol of sleep, death, and peace. This flower grows practically anywhere. They easily adapt to different climates whether in cold or hot places. They also vary in height from less than an inch to even over 20 feet tall. But why did the poppy flower become a symbol of World War
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Fish and chips, a simple dish consisting of deep-fried fish with a side of fried potato, is considered as the United Kingdom’s national meal. It is available in most English restaurants and can be served with various twists. But did you know this simple meal played a significant role for the English during the World
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Many lives were lost during the world wars. Many servicemen came from working-class backgrounds, but an elite few gave up their lives for the victories of their battles. But did you know that President Theodore Roosevelt’s sons also served in the war? Quentin Roosevelt, the youngest son of President Roosevelt. He served as a pilot
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The Great Depression caused many people to lose their source of livelihood. This also led army veterans to claim what the government promised them. But did the government keep its promise? The Bonus Army was composed mainly of World War I veterans. The Army was created with the hopes of cashing on the government’s bonus
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Most of us are familiar with Cheez-Its and their square shape. But over the years, Cheez-Its have changed. Are these baked crackers still square? The iconic cracker got a slight makeover instead of the regular one-by-one-inch squares. Cheez-Its are now 1.02 by 0.94 inches. This means that Cheez-Its are rectangles now. How Did Cheez-Its Start? Green
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Rudyard Kipling, infamous for his political views as an excellent author, published well-written literary works ever since he was in his early 20s. Who would ever suspect that he would write a book so outstanding, it literally saved a man’s life? Kim, the best book written by Kipling, saved a legionnaire’s life in World War
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