History shows that change is inevitable. From agriculture to technology and lifestyle, everything evolves. For instance, the modes of communication from 50 years ago are very different from today. In the same way, human beliefs and practices are not the same. What was normal a century ago is crazy today. While we appreciate culture and…… Read More »
Lawsuits and court cases often capture public attention due to their unusual, controversial, or groundbreaking nature. Here are some interesting lawsuits and court cases from the past 1. In 1996, Oprah Winfrey was sued for causing $11 million in damages to cattle farmers simply for mentioning that she would not eat another burger after a…… Read More »
Despite the unending efforts of psychologists, mentors, and public speakers urging us to be fearless and always face our challenges, many still have phobias. From spiders to snakes and elevators, there is always something we are afraid of. More often than not, we might have a phobia but have no problem tolerating it. However, some…… Read More »
The Chicken Man. Big Paulie. The Pope. PC. The Beak. What do these names have in common? You are right; they are all nicknames used to refer to the once head of the Gambino family, Paul Castellano. He was big, feared, and commanded loads of respect from the entire mafia families in the United States.…… Read More »
As is with most other life aspects, the position of “the world’s hottest pepper” is always fiercely contested. Chili farmers and other interested parties spend much time researching, altering the environment where their pepper grows, and cultivating their produce, hoping to rank among the best. But how do you tell what the hottest pepper is?…… Read More »
Hawaii’s transition from an independent monarchy to a U.S. territory is traced back to a significant incident in 1893. An alliance of American soldiers and a handful of enterprising businessmen successfully orchestrated a coup, effectively ending Hawaii’s sovereignty. The alluring appeal of Hawaii, unfortunately, harbors hidden perils. An alarming statistic reveals that about one visitor… Read More »
