Author Archives: WeRaven
What Happens if You Commit a Crime Aboard an Aircraft or in International Waters?
Imagine for a moment you are on a long overseas flight – say, for example, Flight SQ22 between Singapore and New York, the longest regularly-scheduled nonstop route in the world. Around halfway through this gruelling 18 hour, 40 minute marathon, having run out of in-flight movies to watch and grown bored of the latest Dan… Read More »
The Strange and Frightening Phenomenon of Dust Explosions
At around 7 P.M. on May 2, 1878, the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota was rocked by a massive explosion. In the blink of an eye, the Washburn A flour mill – the largest in the world – disappeared, and a giant column of dust, smoke and debris shot into the sky. The blast was felt… Read More »
Video does not show Chinese government destroying mosque
US general not killed in ‘Israeli-American operation’ in Gaza
15 Amazing Worms Facts
Rarely do human beings think about worms. Yes, they may spot one in their garden, but a minute later, their minds will have probably moved on to other things. However, worms play a crucial role in our ecosystem. According to Charles Darwin, worms are the most important creatures on earth. Whether he was right or…… Read More »
17 Fascinating Spider-Man Facts
Ever since Spider-Man was introduced in 1962 by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, he has grown to become one of the most iconic superheroes. With millions of fans worldwide, the character has had one of the longest runs in the Marvel Universe. As a result, there are plenty of details that even the most loyal…… Read More »
16 Light-Hearted Superstition Facts
The number 666 has to be the face of superstitions! From being the number of the beast to being a symbol of the Antichrist or, alternatively, the devil, telling what’s true from what isn’t continues to be an evasive subject. By the way, did you know the phobia of the number 666 is called hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia?…… Read More »
The SNP is not the only political party that wants to rejoin the EU
Where Did the Keep Calm and Carry On Thing Come From?
You can find it almost everywhere: in every gift shop, on every online merchandise store, on every souvenir stand – and on every object imaginable, from posters and postcards to coffee mugs, water bottles, t-shirts, and phone cases: the brick-red background, the stylized white crown, and in big, bold letters, those five iconic words: Keep… Read More »
How was the Italian Mafia Established in the U.S.?
Films, books, TV series and even video games have narrated, and often celebrated, the story of the Italo-American Mafia. A story of violence, oppression, corruption at all levels of society, which swings between the two extremes of turning Mafia dons into folk heroes, and painting the entire Italo-American community as a criminal minority. Both extremes… Read More »