Dust blown from the Southern Plains was far reaching. Areas like New York City and Washington D.C. experienced "dust blizzards," in which dust would darken the sky and infiltrate homes and buildings. Many perished from "dust pneumonia," a condition that caused difficulty breathing and chest pa...
While the earthquake itself is not responsible for this, secondary effects which occur after the quake do. In most cases, this leads to collapse of buildings, triggering of fires and volcanoes among other man made disasters. Some of the quakes that went down history books as worst natural disa...
“We have successfully completed the world’s most difficult shipwreck search, battling constantly shifting sea-ice, blizzards, and temperatures dropping down to -18C. We have achieved what many people said was impossible.”
Known by his nickname "Bressie," musician Niall Breslin has become a significant figure in the Irish music scene as the lead singer and guitarist of the band The Blizzards. Hailing from Mullingar, County Westmeath, Bressie's distinctive voice and magnetic stage presence have played a vital role...
Tokyo is steeped in folklore, with tales of mythical creatures and spirits that add a layer of intrigue to your visit. One popular legend is that of theYuki-onna, a snow woman who appears during blizzards. Another is the story ofKappa, a water-dwelling creature that is said to inhabit ...
It got a lot easier to keep food fresh at home in the 1920s, when the refrigerator started to become an essential appliance for every kitchen. Manufacturers produced about5,000 refrigeratorsin the U.S. in 1921, according to History Magazine (via The Packer). Over the next decade, another...