There’s a 37% chance that the Cascadia fault will produce an earthquake within in the next 50 years powerful enough to destroy the Pacific NW.
You should swear when you hurt…
You should swear when you hurt yourself. Research into the hypoalgesic effect of swearing has shown that the use of profanity can help reduce the sensation of pain. Swearing in response to pain may activate the amygdala which in turn triggers a fight-or-flight response. This then leads to a surge in adrenalin, a natural form […]
Polish Catholic midwife Stanisława Leszczyńska delivered 3,000 babies…
Polish Catholic midwife Stanisława Leszczyńska delivered 3,000 babies at the Auschwitz concentration camp during the Holocaust in occupied Poland.
An 11 year old boy, dying from brain cancer, told his mother he wanted her…
An 11 year old boy, dying from brain cancer, told his mother he wanted her to donate his organs so that he could save the lives of other children. He reportedly told her “I have seen many people doing good deeds and I think they are great. I want to be a great child too.”
Despite appearing white, polar bears actually have black…
Despite appearing white, polar bears actually have black skin and clear fur.
Mexican vaqueros used to sport hatbands called “galóns” on their sombreros…
Mexican vaqueros used to sport hatbands called “galóns” on their sombreros. A “10 galón” was a hat large enough to hold 10 hatbands. It is believed that American cowboys may have anglicized the word “galón” and thus, started referring to their own sombrero-inspired headgear as “10-gallon hats.”
When a 7ft NBA player named Reggie Harding attempted to rob a Detroit gas station…
When a 7ft NBA player named Reggie Harding attempted to rob a Detroit gas station with a mask, the attendant said “I know it’s you, Reggie.”, to which he replied “No, man, it ain’t me”
Mushrooms can create a slight breeze even when the air is calm…
Mushrooms can create a slight breeze even when the air is calm. They release water vapor, cooling the air and creating a convective current that gets the air moving, carrying spores away from the parent.
Richard Nixon sabotaged Vietnam peace talks to give himself…
Richard Nixon sabotaged Vietnam peace talks to give himself a better chance in the 1968 U.S. Presidential election, prolonging the war by 5 years.
In 1984, British comedian Tommy Cooper had a heart attack and died on live…
In 1984, British comedian Tommy Cooper had a heart attack and died on live television. The audience all assumed it was part of his act and laughed/applauded during his final moments.