The star Mira has a surface that pulsates in such a way as to increase and decrease its brightness over periods ranging from about 80 to more than 1,000 days. This means sometimes the star is incredibly dim, while other times it is one of the brightest stars in its constellation. 00
A bidet is considered a key green technology…
A bidet is considered a key green technology and uses significantly less water, electricity, and wood than a single roll of toilet paper. 00
There’s a prestigious college to train nannies…
There’s a prestigious college to train nannies for the rich and famous. Norland College is “nearly impossible” to get into, and the current nanny for Prince George and Princess Charlotte was trained there. They learn self-defense and even how to evade paparazzi. 00
Since the early 1980s there has been a rumored top secret…
Since the early 1980s there has been a rumored top secret aircraft called the Aurora. Some still believe it exists, citing a $9 billion gap in the Air Force budget in 2006. 00
In 2014, Taylor Swift accidentally released 8 seconds…
In 2014, Taylor Swift accidentally released 8 seconds of white noise on iTunes for $1.29. It became #1 in Canada almost immediately before being removed. 00
In 2002 a Painesville man was ordered by a judge…
In 2002 a Painesville man was ordered by a judge to stand with a live pig next to a sign that read “This is not a police officer,” after the man referred to an officer as a pig during their confrontation. 00
In 2016, a woman bought a $10 scratch-off ticket to show…
In 2016, a woman bought a $10 scratch-off ticket to show her husband that lottery tickets are a waste of money. The ticket turned out to be worth $1 million. 00
“Third Man Factor” is a psychological phenomenon…
“Third Man Factor” is a psychological phenomenon that can occur during traumatic experiences. People report an unseen presence like a guardian angel that provides comfort or support. 00
The Verizon Wireless TV spokesman was eager…
The Verizon Wireless TV spokesman was eager to get out of his contract when someone said “can you hear me now” at his grandmother’s funeral. 00
Italy is giving away more than 100 historic buildings…
Italy is giving away more than 100 historic buildings – including castles, houses, and towers – in a bid to boost ‘slow tourism’ and tempt visitors away from the overcrowded city centers. To get your hands on the sites, you need to have a clear plan of how they’d be transformed into a tourist facility. […]