Isaac Newton became a member of Parliament but only spoke once, telling someone to close the window. 00
Isaac Newton became a member of Parliament…
New Jersey’s Monet
Where most folks may see a commonplace gas station or crumbling building, New Jersey painter Doug Madill sees a work of art. We’re in love with his Impressionist vision of one of America’s most underrated places. 00
There is a service that allows…
There is a service that allows you to “Rent a Friend” to attend social events, play sports, travel, or just hang out. 00
In Hidalgo, Mexico, there’s an…
In Hidalgo, Mexico, there’s an amusement park attraction that offers visitors a fake illegal border crossing experience. 00
Infants will stare at an attractive…
Infants will stare at an attractive face longer than an unattractive one. 00
Infants will stare at an attractive…
Infants will stare at an attractive face longer than an unattractive one. 00
In the United States the reason…
In the United States the reason voting takes place on a Tuesday is in 1845 it could take rural farmers up to a day of travelling by horse and cart to get to a voting station. Wednesday was typically market day and Sunday was the Biblical Sabbath so Tuesday was chosen to allow ample travel […]
About 1/3 of new cars no longer…
About 1/3 of new cars no longer come with a spare tire. While some have run-flat tires, having no spare tires decreases weight and increases fuel economy and also quietly saves car companies millions of dollars a year. 00
Canadians are entitled to…
Canadians are entitled to receive a free flag from the government ($150 value), but the waiting period is 99 years. 00
Astronauts lose as much…
Astronauts lose as much as 22% of their blood while in space, as a reaction to the uniform blood pressure caused by microgravity. Until their body replaces this blood, many returning astronauts can’t stand for more than a few minutes without fainting. 00