1. Papal Praise for the ‘Devil’s Brew’: In the 17th century, Europe was just starting to get a taste for coffee. Yet, the brew wasn’t welcomed by all, with some referring to it as the “bitter invention of Satan.” In a twist of events, Pope Clement VIII found himself interceding in 1615 at the request… Read More »
Fashion is a form of expression that screams to the world, “Look at me, I’m cool.” But while many countries brag about their fashion styles and trends, no country has come close to matching Britain’s prowess. From the renaissance to the Victorian era, Brits have been showing the world that there are many ways to…… Read More »
Conjoined twins are two identical babies connected at a specific point of the body. Science suggests that conjoined twins form when an embryo partially separates instead of entirely splitting. The first documented case of conjoined twins was in 1811, and the pair of brothers called themselves “Siamese twins.” The men lived to the age of 63 and…… Read More »
Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. Whatever it is you’ve been wanting to do, stop waiting for the “perfect time” to do it. A truly perfect time will never come. Unless you’ve got a legitimate reason to wait any longer, do it the next chance you get, or pick a time and stick…… Read More »
Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 370, click here. 1. Bedouin Mother, Saudi Arabia, 1948. 2. One of only 2 photographs ever taken of US President Andrew Jackson, 1845. 3. General Pinochet saluting Salvador Allende, in the 1970s. 4. Ella Fitzgerald with Marilyn Monroe, 1956. 5. French civilians erected this memorial to…… Read More »
Procrastination. It’s a little bugger that gets to all of us. As research[1] points out, around 20-25% of adults are chronic procrastinators. A whopping 50% concede to putting things off now and then. But it’s not just about idle time or delaying the inevitable. According to a study,[2] by productivity author Darius Foroux, involving over… Read More »
Walmart, a name synonymous with affordable retail and a staple of American consumerism, hides a trove of intriguing and sometimes peculiar stories behind its creation and operation. Photo by depositphotos.com 1. Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, embarked on his retail journey with a unique vision — to vend American-manufactured goods at the cost of… Read More »
