Author Archives: WeRaven

Walt Disney: A Reluctant Father’s Gift Inspires a Legacy

During Walt Disney’s childhood, his mother persuaded his father, Elias, to purchase a set of colored pencils and drawing paper for him. Despite Elias’ disapproval, as he thought his son should be occupied with strenuous physical work, he eventually relented. However, even after Walt’s rise to fame, Elias remained skeptical about the legitimacy of animation… Read More »

Golden Streets: The Accidental Paving of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Rich History

In the late 19th century, the streets of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia were unintentionally covered with gold. This mining town experienced an unexpected gold rush when gold-laden tellurite rocks were mistaken for pyrite and discarded. These valuable rocks were subsequently used as paving stones in the town’s streets. Interestingly, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is part of the Goldfields-Esperance region in… Read More »

Sweet Origins: Duck Sauce’s American Innovation and Culinary Fusion

Duck Sauce, a delectable condiment, originated in America as Chinese restaurateurs recognized the American palate’s preference for sweeter flavors. To cater to this preference, they crafted a scrumptious alternative to the traditional Tianmian (Sweet Bean) Sauce that typically accompanies Peking Duck. This innovation led to the creation of Duck Sauce, which has since become a… Read More »

25 Kickass Random Facts List #821

A Brazilian football referee stabbed a player to death, which resulted in the crowd storming the pitch, stoning him to death, beheading him, and quartering him before finally sticking his head on a stake on the pitch in 2013. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #821 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

Jefferson’s Macaroni Mishap: The State Dinner and the Birth of an American Classic

During a visit to Paris, Thomas Jefferson was so enamored by macaroni and cheese that he took the time to document the recipe and the process of pasta extrusion. Upon his return, he imported a pasta maker, macaroni, and Parmesan cheese to prepare the dish at his home. In 1802, Jefferson introduced macaroni and cheese… Read More »