Author Archives: WeRaven
No, the Paris Olympics is not ‘cashless’
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Unveiling the Stop Sign: Colorful Histories and Global Oddities
Stop signs are a ubiquitous sight for anyone navigating roads, whether as a driver or a passenger. These signs not only direct traffic but also carry a rich history and a set of interesting facts that are often overlooked. Here are some detailed insights into the world of stop signs, blending historical evolution with quirky… Read More »
Michael Phelps has won a record 23 Olympic gold medals, more than any other Olympian. The next…
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UK riots fact checked
Ticking Time Bombs- The World’s Deadliest Lakes
On the evening of August 21, 1986, Ephraim Che, a farmer from the highlands of northwest Cameroon, heard a great rumbling in the distance like rolling thunder. Emerging from his hut, he peered down the mountain to the moonlit waters of Lake Nyos, a small but deep body of water nestled in the crater of… Read More »
The Incredible Atomic Ship of Dreams
If you visit Pier 13 at the Canton Marine Terminal in Baltimore, Maryland, you will find two very different historic cargo ships. One is the SS John W. Brown, one of nearly 3,000 cheap, quick-to-produce “Liberty Ships” built to haul cargo during the Second World War. The other, by contrast, is one of a kind.… Read More »
