In 1991 it was discovered that the heart has its “little brain” or “intrinsic cardiac nervous system.” This “heart brain” is composed of approximately 40,000 neurons that are alike neurons in the brain, meaning that the heart has its own nervous system. The post In 1991 it was discovered… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
Here are 25 Interesting Facts About Soviet Russia. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Soviet Russia 1. The Soviet Union allowed theaters to play The Grapes of Wrath because of its depiction of the plight of the poor under capitalism, but it was later withdrawn because Russian audiences were amazed that even the poorest Americans could afford…… Read More »
Today we have decided to share this extraordinary collection of color photographs taken between 1909 and 1912 in Russia. In those years, photographer Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii (1863-1944) undertook a photographic survey of the Russian Empire with the support of Tsar Nicholas II. He used a specialized camera to capture three black and white images in…… Read More »
Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 278, click here. 1. The grave of an American pilot buried by Imperial Japanese troops, Kiska, Alaska, 25 August 1943. The sign reads “Sleeping here, a brave air-hero who lost youth and happiness for his Motherland, July 25 – Nippon Army”. 2. Russian soldiers during the…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. The FCC approved a $50 a month subsidy for low-income households to get high-speed internet, plus a $100 discount on a computer. This is great for those struggling to pay for the internet. Hopefully, this subsidy will help reduce the number of people having to choose between…… Read More »
When major life changes or disruptions happen, time management is one of the first things to fly out the window. In those situations, time can lose all definitions. Understandably, the terms “urgent” and “important” take on new meanings. In his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Covey popularized a concept he calls… Read More »
A Facebook post shared thousands of times claims to show a picture of Gogglebox star and writer Mary Killen modelling at a younger age. Despite some resemblance, the picture is not actually of Ms Killen. The image began to go viral last January. At the time, a spokesperson for Gogglebox was reported as saying: ‘We… Read More »
Which morning sounds better to you—a calm, peaceful morning where you feel inspired to get your day started and work on your goals, or a frantic morning rush where you’re dreading the thought of doing any work at all? There’s a pretty obvious choice, right? Luckily, there are easy ways to generate the positive momentum… Read More »
