Born in 1950, Richard Branson is a British business mogul and commercial astronaut. He made most of his wealth through his Virgin Group multinational venture capital conglomerate, which controls over 400 other companies in varying fields. In 2000, he was knighted for “services to entrepreneurship” at Buckingham Palace, cementing his place as one of the…… Read More »
Did you know there are over 7,000 languages in the world? There are! Of all these, English is one of the most commonly used, with an estimated 1.5 billion speakers around the globe. Even so, the many English accents sometimes make it difficult for speakers to understand each other. But how influential are accents? Why…… Read More »
Famous for their ability to curl into a tight coil whenever threatened, millipedes are among the oldest known land animals – fossil evidence shows they have been around since 450 million years ago. Thanks to their unique physical features, millipedes belong to the Myriapoda subphylum, which also includes centipedes and other multi-legged creatures. Although not…… Read More »
Georgia may not be Europe’s most popular nation, but it has its fair share of fascinating history and culture. Despite being a crossroad between Asia and Europe, the country is also filled with many natural charms, such as mountain ranges and beaches. Here are some random facts about Georgia and its people you probably know…… Read More »
A mascot is a human character or an animated figure representing a particular group, especially in sports such as soccer and basketball. Today, institutions that employ mascots find them useful for entertainment, branding, and marketing. However, did you know that mascots were initially used to bring good luck to a club or group? Here are…… Read More »
If you have watched the movie Tenet (2020), you will notice a scene where a Boeing 747 airplane crashes into a fictitious Oslo Airport. However, unbelievably, the crashed plane was real. Apparently, the film’s director, Christopher Nolan, thought it was cheaper to use a real plane than CGI or models. Here, we focus on some…… Read More »
Medicine is an extensive but valuable topic. It requires dedicated students willing to put in the hours to qualify for the various medical fields available. For the rest of us, we can only admire from a distance. However, while it’s true that there are people who are paid to know everything to do with medicine,…… Read More »
While fighting in Afghanistan in 2012, a US marine called Winder Perez was shot with a rocket-propelled grenade that pierced his leg but did not detonate. He had to be operated on by a surgeon and an explosives disposal expert – it was rocket surgery. Continue reading to find out more amazing facts about legs.…… Read More »
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country comprising 13 states and three federal territories. It is rich in culture, diversity, and natural resources. With a population of over 33 million people, the country is the 43rd most populous. Here, we highlight every interesting fact about Malaysia and its people. 1. Malaysian Authorities Banned A Toyota Ad…… Read More »
