In 1945, Kodak accidentally discovered the US were secretly testing nuclear bombs because the fallout made their films look fogged. 00
In 1945, Kodak accidentally discovered…
Charles Dickens’ novels were hugely…
Charles Dickens’ novels were hugely popular even among the illiterate poor. They would pool their money to hire a reader, and then gather together to listen to the stories. 00
NASA hires a chief sniffer…
NASA hires a chief sniffer to inspect the smell of every item before it enters space. The lack of ventilation means astronauts are stuck with the smells that are onboard with them. 00
In 2007 Russia planted their national…
In 2007 Russia planted their national flag underwater in hopes of securing the arctic’s potential natural resources. “This isn’t the 15th century,” one foreign minister said. “You can’t go around the world and just plant flags and say, ‘We’re claiming this territory.’ 00
The woman who holds the record…
The woman who holds the record for the most summits of Mount Everest (9) is a single mother who works as a dishwasher at Whole Foods in Connecticut. 00
In 2017 an off-duty police officer…
In 2017 an off-duty police officer dressed up as Batman was entertaining kids sick with cancer at a hospital. Coincidentally, as he left the hospital he caught and arrested a man who was attempting to steal multiple DVDs, including the Lego Batman Movie. 00
While developing Star Trek Spock…
While developing Star Trek, Spock was originally going to be from Mars, however, due to a concern that a Martian landing might take place before the end of the series his home planet was changed. 00
Japan has a popular TV show…
Japan has a popular TV show called “My First Errand” where little kids are sent to do minor tasks for the family on their own while a camera crew secretly follows them. 00
Why are bananas good for you?
Bananas are consistently among the most popular fruits around the world. It isn’t really a mystery why so many people enjoy snacking on them. They have smooth, slightly sweet taste and when they are ripe (but not overly ripe!) their scent is subtle and pleasant. They are extremely versatile and go well in everything from bread to pudding to yogurt to smoothies to cereal to ice cream sundaes. They pair well with other fruits (such as strawberries) and with grains (like oatmeal). Bananas are compact and neatly ensconced in their own wrapper. They also have a soft consistency that makes
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7 Interesting Facts About Guatemala
Guatemala, a republic in Central America, officially the Republic of Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico (North) the Pacific Ocean (Southwest), Belize (Northeast), the Caribbean (East), Honduras (also East) and El Salvador (Southwest). It is the most populated state in Central America with an estimated population of 16.6 million. Here are 7 facts you may never have known about Guatemala: 1.“Guatemala”: The country’s name was gotten from the Maya-Toltec language which means “Land of the trees” 2. Chocolate got it’s origin from Guatemala: Yummy! The word ‘chocolate’ comes from the Maya word ‘xocoatl’ which means bitter water,
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