Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 372, click here. 1. ”Michael”, October 1938. 2. A 19-year-old Al Capone with his father and uncle, 1917. 3. Halloween costumes from the 1920s. 4. Christine Collins was a California mother whose son went missing in 1928. Five months, police found a boy who claimed to…… Read More »
1. The Armed Forces of Colombia commissioned a pop song that included a Morse code message to kidnapped military personnel, “19 people rescued, you’re next. Don’t lose hope”, because the kidnappers would let their captives listen to radio. – Source 2. When Canadian reporter Mellissa Fung was kidnapped by bandits in Afghanistan, Afghan intelligence identified…… Read More »
If you are a smoothies, baked products, or protein bars fan, you must have come across chia seeds. Also known scientifically as Salvia hispanica, these nutrient-filled products are from the mint family. They can grow up to 3 feet high, producing long, wide leaves. From health benefits to nutritional value, there is no limit to…… Read More »
Nobel Prize winner Erwin Schrödinger was without a doubt one of the most famous physicists of all time. But, there might be more to his accomplishments than you think. Here are just a couple kick ass facts about Schrödinger and his cat. Famous cat thought experiment demonstrates quantum superposition Almost everyone has heard of Schrödinger’s cat –…… Read More »
Here are 25 Interesting Facts About Texas. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Texas 1. There exists a massive abandoned supercollider in Texas. – Source 2. Texas no longer offers a special “last meal” to condemned inmates. Instead, such inmate is offered the same meal served to the rest of the unit. – Source 3. In 1996,…… Read More »
1. Mac computers aren’t “immune” to viruses and they’re definitely not immune to malware. – Source 2. Tourette’s Syndrome usually does not involve yelling swear words. Only about 10% experience vocal tics – Source 3. Bulls are color-blind and to them it doesn’t matter if the matador’s cape is red or any other color. It’s…… Read More »
Regardless of race, everybody has and can contribute to how the world works. Unfortunately, black people have been discriminated against for the longest time. Even though huge strides have been made recently, it remains vital to remember how far we’ve come, hence Black History Month. Observed annually, Black History Month aims to celebrate the achievements…… Read More »
