In 2005, women from one of the poorest slums in Uganda spent two weeks breaking rocks to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The women, most of whom were displaced by civil war and who earned less than a dollar a day, contributed over $1,000 to the Katrina relief effort.
President James K. Polk is nicknamed by some historians “the least known…
President James K. Polk is nicknamed by some historians “the least known consequential president.” He promised to serve just one term, and he achieved ALL of the agenda he set at the beginning of his term.
There’s a Nikola Tesla statue that radiates…
There’s a Nikola Tesla statue that radiates Free Wifi in Silicon Valley.
NASA has a plan if astronauts “Lose It”, and that…
NASA has a plan if astronauts “Lose It”, and that plan is to tie them up with duct tape.
In 1978, Charlie Chaplin’s body was stolen and held for ransom. His widow…
In 1978, Charlie Chaplin’s body was stolen and held for ransom. His widow refused to pay ransom demands of £400,000 because “Charlie would have thought it ridiculous.” The body was found 11 weeks later.
The US Congress voted to pay George Washington $25,000 a year…
The US Congress voted to pay George Washington $25,000 a year. He declined since he valued his image as a selfless public servant but ultimately accepted to avoid a precedent where the presidency would be perceived as limited only to wealthy individuals who could serve without pay.
In 2010 UK Game retailer Gamestation gained ownership of over 7,500 souls…
In 2010, UK Game retailer Gamestation gained ownership of over 7,500 souls due to a clause in their Ts&Cs. The “Immortal Soul Clause” was added as part of an attempt to highlight how few customers read the terms and conditions of an online sale. GameStation claims that 88 percent of customers did not read the clause, which gives legal ownership of the customer’s soul over to the UK-based games retailer.
Stop signs originated in Michigan in 1915. The first ones had black…
Stop signs originated in Michigan in 1915. The first ones had black lettering on a white background and were 24 by 24 inches, somewhat smaller than the current sign.
Your body paralyzes itself when you sleep to keep you from acting…
Your body paralyzes itself when you sleep to keep you from acting out your dreams. However, it is possible to wake up while still paralyzed; many people who have experienced this claim they felt a malevolent presence nearby.
The term “nutritionist” is not legally protected nor regulated, so anyone…
The term “nutritionist” is not legally protected nor regulated, so anyone can advertise themselves as a nutritionist regardless of education or credentials. But “dietitian” or specifically “registered dietitian” legally requires education via credited curriculum and passing a registration exam.