Facts for Veterans about Free BurialRALPH E. Church, administrator of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, figures that only a third of American veterans know what they're entitled to when the end comes.McGuire, John M
What's the deal with that mushroom in Super Mario Bros.? How many types of mushrooms make you trip? Do some really glow? All of this and more is included on this list of mushroom facts. These are the most fascinating facts you didn't know about our fungi friends, the mushrooms!
To modern ears, the word “Celtic” evokes traditional art, literature and music from Ireland and Scotland. But the ancient Celts were a widespread group of people with origins in central Europe. See what historians have learned about this rich and complex collection of tribes. 1. The Celts...
What's the deal with that mushroom in Super Mario Bros.? How many types of mushrooms make you trip? Do some really glow? All of this and more is included on this list of mushroom facts. These are the most fascinating facts you didn't know about our fungi friends, the mushrooms!
Here are 10 facts about this venerable medieval figure. 1. Nothing certain is known of his family background Bede was most likely born in Monkton, Durham, to a reasonably wealthy family. At age 7 he was entrusted into the care of Benedict Biscop, who in 674 AD founded the monastery of ...
Tragic Facts About Anastasia Romanov, The Lost Princess Although the Grand Duchess Anastasia suffered a horrifying fate, the controversies surrounding her demise catapulted her to lasting fame. The mystery of the lost Princess Anastasia prevailed for decades—but when the disturbing truth finally came ...
The capital of Nevada is Carson City, which is situated to the west of the state, just south of Reno. That’s enough fast facts about the Silver State for now; we’re here to learn some of the more interesting facts! People have lived in Nevada for around 10,000 years. ...
The oldest known pyramid in Egypt was built for the pharaoh Djoser. Located at Saqqara, one of the largest burial grounds for kings, it is also known as the Step Pyramid for its structure, which allowed climbing, in ancient times at least. This pyramid was built around 2630 BC. This mean...
Here are 40 facts about the Attila the Hun that help shed some light on this frightening, complex character. Attila The Hun Facts 40. Not Even a Hun. The Huns, who terrorized Europe in the late fourth to mid-fifth centuries, were not Hungarians despite the “Hun” in both their names...
The Catacombs of Paris hide many dark secrets.Ossuaries—there’s something inherently hair-raising about them, and to many, they’re some of the creepiest and most taboo places on the planet. What’s scarier than your typical, run-of-the-mill cemetery, though? How about one that houses...