“Wit, spirit and humour are all part of the true essenc of good design.”——<The station clock: A design legend from Switzerland> by Kobi Gantenbein 拥有76年历史的传奇 由瑞士著名工程师Hans Hilfiker于1944年设计的国铁钟,在过去的76年以来,每天服务着数百万旅客穿梭来往于瑞士境内所有火车站;同...
Thanksgiving is a truly American holiday. Families get together for dinner and fun. Most people know the origin of Thanksgiving, but most do not know all the facts and trivia associated with Thanksgiving. This article shares Thanksgiving trivia, facts, and some fun activities for your family ...
There were rubber and helium shortages, so Macy’s canceled the parade from 1942 to 1944. The company deflated its rubber balloons—which weighed 650 pounds total—and donated them to the government. (These days, the balloons are made of polyurethane fabric.) The parade returned in 1945, and...
Everybody loves a good story, or some head-scratching trivia facts. This list pulls the curtain back on 25 amazing pieces of Upstate New York history you probably didn't know about. Are they earth-shaking? No. Are they interesting? Definitely! 1: Mr. Ed Was From Upstate New York (Roxbu...
They are loads of fun, too. The breed also carries considerable controversy, which all prospective owners should understand. For most, they are an adorable, companionable breed-regardless of the breeding controversies which surround the breed as a whole. Here are twenty fun facts to know about ...
Ten fun facts about Otto Hahn1. German Chemist Otto Hahn Receives Nobel Prize in Chemistry Otto Hahn was a German chemist and Nobel Prize laureate who made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nuclear physics. In 1944, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his pioneering work...
Quiz the adults and kids with Thanksgiving trivia questions and interesting facts about the history of the holiday to test their Turkey Day knowledge.
Johnson & Johnsonhas a virtual museum where you can learn more fun facts about its rich history. © Albert Vecerka/Esto. All rights reserved. Our CredoGeneral Robert Wood JohnsonJames BurkeAlex GorskyJohnson & JohnsonShanghaiWork/life balance...
Ten fun facts about B. F. Skinner1. Skinner's Legacy Burrhus Frederic Skinner, born in 1904 in Sesquehanna, Pennsylvania, was a renowned American psychologist and behaviorist. He attended Hamilton College in Clinton, New York in 1922, where he studied English literature and philosophy, and ...
I love fun facts. It's always fascinating to find out something odd, particularly about the place you live. You may have seen me mention this before, but if you're smarter than the average bear, you know there is way too much that's odd about Colorado to be contained within one list...