In 2011, Serena Williams responded to an unannounced drug test by locking herself in her panic room and calling 911. In the years since, bizarre on court behavior and marked physical changes have increased speculation of steroid use.
In 2010, China had a recurring traffic jam involving…
In 2010, China had a recurring traffic jam involving thousands of cars that lasted for more than ten days. Many drivers were able to move their vehicles only 1 km (0.6 mi) per day, and some drivers reported being stuck in the traffic jam for five days.
The stated sunscreen SPF values are correct only if…
The stated sunscreen SPF values are correct only if 2 μL of sunscreen is applied per square cm of exposed skin. This translates into about 28 mL (1 oz) to cover the whole body of an adult male, which is much more than many people use in practice.
Interesting Facts About Muhammad Ali
While his fame let him to be known as Muhammad Ali, he was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in the city of Louisville, Kentucky. As a child, Clay grew up in a middle-class black neighbourhood with both of his parents working for wealthy families. His father a sign painter and his mother being a cook and cleaner, part-time. However, Kentucky laws were currently enforcing a “code of racial segregation” towards black people, limiting them from the use of many public facilities which should have been accessible by both whites and blacks. Due to both these indignities along with other national
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When a British captive officer challenged french…
When a British captive officer challenged french Navy officer Surcouf with the words “You French fight for money while we fight for honor”, Surcouf replied “Each of us fights for what he lacks most”.
The Soviet Union could have vetoed the Korean War…
The Soviet Union could have vetoed the Korean War, but did not. Their delegates were boycotting the UN over a separate issue when the resolution was proposed.
Hungry men find women with higher body…
Hungry men find women with higher body weights more attractive, according to a scientific study.
The liqueur Curaçao is made from orange trees…
The liqueur Curaçao is made from orange trees brought to the Caribbean from Spain in 1527. The trees failed to thrive and were abandoned. The fruit evolved from sweet orange into bitter green. Experimentation with dried peels of the fruit later led to the creation of the liqueur Curaçao.
The Antiques Roadshow appraised a grotesque jug to be worth…
The Antiques Roadshow appraised a grotesque jug to be worth $50,000, comparing it to a Picasso. Unknown to the appraiser, it was actually made by some random high school kid over 40 years ago. After finding out, he changed his appraisal to $5k, saying it was “not bad for a high schooler”.
Elvis wore a cross, a star of David and…
Elvis wore a cross, a star of David and the Hebrew letter chai. He said: “I don’t want to miss out on heaven due to a technicality”.