It is hard to imagine anyone in history more qualified for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize than Gandhi. While it is true that he was never bestowed with the honor, it does not mean that he was not recognized by the committee or even nominated for the award. In fact, Gandhi was nominated...
So, I’ve been practicing making Parthian Chicken, which is a 1,500 year-old recipe that I got from a YouTube Channel I like called Tasting History.It’s unlike any other chicken dish I’ve ever had because it has this spice called Asafoetida (“hing” in Indian groceries) and…well,...
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of ebooks, we have prepared the list of the most interesting – and lesser known – facts from the history of ebooks and audiobooks. Enjoy! On July 4, 1971, the first ebook in the world, the US Declaration of Independence, was created by Michael S. Har...
Ford Motors has a long, rich history as one of America’s legacy corporations. Their vehicles represent American ingenuity and help to define U.S. culture, especially … History Facts 5 Swinging Facts About America in the 1920s The 1920’s in America were an iconic time for fashion, ...
Quick Facts The Horrifying Origin of the Term “Stool Pigeon” April 7, 2023 American gangster films of the 1920s, 30s and 40s have contributed a wealth of colourful slang to the English language, much of which is still […] 26 Fascinating Football Facts ...
Did you know that Frederick Douglass was nominated to be Vice President of the United States? Educate the kiddos (and re-educate yourself) on this founding father whose outstanding contributions to society broke ground, broke color barriers, and changed the course of history. Here are facts about...
1. Wrestling Has a Very Long History As a professional sport, wrestling appeared at the end of the 19th century in Western Europe and then appeared in Russia and the USA. At that time, it was similar to Greco-Roman wrestling with elements of catch. For example, in Russia, many wrestlers...
Anyway, let’s get started with these 1000 random & interesting facts about literally everything! The scientific term for brain freeze is “sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia.” Canadians say “sorry” so much that a law was passed in 2009 declaring that an apology can’t be used as evidence of...
Boasting some amazing innovation, ancient China made an indelible mark on human history. Here are 41 historical facts about ancient China. Ancient China Facts 41. Cleaning Up Toilet paper was invented in China, but it was only made available to Emperors. Pixabay 40. Fortunate Fortune cookies ...
50 surprising fun facts about books, libraries, and reading 1 The first-ever “Harry Potter” was a short story published in communist Poland in 1972. The boy who lived has, in fact, lived ever since 19 March 1972, when literary magazineŻycie Literackiepublished a short story titled “Har...