Author Archives: WeRaven

Which is faster gravity or light?

I always wondered if somehow the sun disappeared in one instant (I know impossible). Would we notice the disappearing light first, or the shift in gravity? I know light takes about 8 minutes 20 seconds to reach Earth, and is a theoretical limit to speed but gravity being a force is it faster or slower?…… Read More »

30 Interesting Facts About Milk

Here are 25 interesting facts about milk. 1. An 80-year-old woman was killed in a Brazilian clinic when a student nurse accidentally administered coffee and milk through her IV line. – Source 2. 28 US states have an official state beverage. 21 of those 28 chose milk. Alabama chose whiskey. – Source 3. Lactase Persistence, the…… Read More »

Five Fascinating Facts About Haunted Houses, Paranormal Phenomena and Ghosts

When it comes to the paranormal, the truth can sometimes be stranger than fiction. Ghost stories and eerie encounters have always enthralled us, so here are five intriguing facts about haunted houses, ghosts, and the world of the supernatural. Photo by depositphotos.com 1. The Scientific Explanation Behind Haunted Houses A large number of purported haunted… Read More »

Titan of the Seas: The Impracticality of Tessarakonteres, Antiquity’s Largest Vessel

Spanning 130 meters in length and possessing the capacity to hold over 7000 individuals, with 4000 allocated as rowers, the Tessarakonteres represents the most sizable ship of ancient times. Commissioned by Ptolemy IV Philopator in the 3rd century BCE, its construction demanded the development of a rudimentary dry dock. However, its extraordinary dimensions ultimately rendered… Read More »