In 1931, a book titled “100 Authors Against Einstein” was published by 100 scientists who denounced Einstein’s theory of relativity as nonsense and expressed disappointment in the lack of recognition for their own work.
Millennial fathers are dedicating three…
Millennial fathers are dedicating three times as much time to their children as their own fathers did with them. In 1982, 43% of fathers stated that they never changed a diaper, but now, that number has dropped to 3%.
In 1910, Mahatma Gandhi sought…
In 1910, Mahatma Gandhi sought advice from Leo Tolstoy, as they both were strong advocates for vegetarianism. Gandhi also established “Tolstoy Farm” in South Africa to promote peace, love, and balance.
Korowai tribe
The Korowai tribe, also known as the Kolufo, is an indigenous people of Papua, Indonesia. The Korowai tribe was first contacted by outsiders in the 1970s. The Dutch missionary, Father Verheijen, was the first outsider to visit them in 1974. He made several trips to the region to study the Korowai people and their culture. […]
During the Middle Ages, it was believed that…
During the Middle Ages, it was believed that ringing church bells during thunderstorms would ward off lightning. However, this practice was discontinued after over 100 bell ringers were struck and killed by lightning.
Colonial America
Before the revolution in America, the UK had been transporting convicts to the colonies for many years. As a result, there was a significant number of prisoners in colonial America. It is believed that the state of Georgia was established as a penal colony. After the revolution, the UK began sending convicts to Australia instead.
In Bermuda, as there is no natural…
In Bermuda, as there is no natural water source, residents collect rainwater by installing white, stepped roofs on their homes.
In the US, less than 1% of nuns are under 40…
In the US, less than 1% of nuns are under 40, with the average age being 80 years old.
In 1925, Nome, Alaska was hit by a diphtheria…
In 1925, Nome, Alaska was hit by a diphtheria epidemic and all the available antitoxin had been exhausted. Since land, air, and sea routes were not feasible, 20 mushers and 150 sled dogs bravely carried the serum over a distance of 674 miles in just 5 and a half days despite harsh subzero temperatures, near-blizzard […]
In an effort to preserve the truth…
In an effort to preserve the truth, a woman recorded hundreds of thousands of hours of TV news between 1977 and 2012. She accumulated a vast collection of 71,000 VHS and Betamax tapes, which were stored in her home and in apartments she rented specifically for this purpose. Upon her death, the Internet Archive agreed […]