Thomas Jefferson tried for years to send a gigantic stuffed moose to a French count to counter claims that the North American climate made all animals (including people) weak and feeble.
The inventor of the office cubicle grew to believe…
The inventor of the office cubicle grew to believe “The cubicle-izing of people in modern corporations is monolithic insanity.”
The most expensive homes in the world
Most people take pride in their home and often work hard to keep it looking as nice as possible. For most of us, that’s a job we can handle with little or no help from others, but for some homeowners, maintaining their own home and keeping up with all the chores would be nearly impossible. […]
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Highest Mountains In The World
There is something about mountains that seems to capture the human imagination. Many people are drawn to mountainous areas to spend time on vacation or for the unique recreational activities those areas offer. Others just enjoy the beauty and sense of peace they feel when they can be in the presence of the mountains. And […]
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A priest on the Titanic refused to board a life boat twice, and instead…
A priest on the Titanic refused to board a life boat twice, and instead stayed behind to hear confessions and give absolution to the people left on the ship.
Once out of office, President Harry Truman decided that he did…
Once out of office, President Harry Truman decided that he did not wish to be on any corporate payroll, believing that taking advantage of such financial opportunities would diminish the integrity of the office. He had no personal savings. His only income was his old army pension: $113 per month.
Verizon made a deal in 1994 with the PA state gov. to provide the entire state…
Verizon made a deal in 1994 with the PA state gov. to provide the entire state with fiber internet by 2014, it received 2.1 billion in tax breaks, but never fulfilled it’s part of the contract.
Snoop Dogg is one of the voice options…
Snoop Dogg is one of the voice options for TomTom GPS devices.
Monica’s apartment from “Friends” is estimated…
Monica’s apartment from “Friends” is estimated to cost $3,500,000.
NASA engineers and employees in the firing room celebrate successful…
NASA engineers and employees in the firing room celebrate successful launches with a tradition of eating beans.