Robert Wadlow: Tallest man ever
Humankind has always been fascinated by extremes: as a result, the record for the Tallest man (ever) has been featured in almost every edition of …
Category: International
The Eerie Echo: When a 1979 Airline Ad Foreshadowed Tragedy
In the realm of advertising, creativity aims to capture attention and evoke a desired response. But sometimes, an image created with the purest of intentions …
Unsung Heroes of the Laundry Line: The Enduring Charm of the Dolly Peg
In our fast-paced world of smart homes and AI-powered gadgets, it’s easy to overlook the simple brilliance of everyday objects that have stood the test …
Ancient Babylonian Clay Tablet Reveals World’s First Trigonometric Table
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have finally unlocked the mystery of a 3,700-year-old Babylonian clay tablet, discovering that it is in fact the oldest—and most accurate—trigonometric …
The loneliest whale in the world: The whale whose unique call has stopped him finding love
FOR 24 years scientists have been tracking a vast, lovelorn mammal whose high-pitched call has stopped him finding a mate. He is a lone voice …
The Homo Habilis Fossil of Olduvai Gorge: Evidence of Early Human Prey Status
The unearthing of a 1.8-million-year-old Homo habilis fossil in Tanzania’s renowned Olduvai Gorge has unveiled a startling revelation: early humans were prey before they became …
WWII: German Rations and Feeding the Troops of the Third Reich
Feeding the troops of the Third Reich was a massive undertaking By G. Paul Garson It was Napoleon Bonaparte who purportedly said, “An army travels …
Venus Facts
Venus is the second planet from the Sun, and our closest planetary neighbor. It’s the hottest planet in our solar system, and is sometimes called …
In This Vietnam Village Kids Are Ferried To School Across the River In Plastic Bags
In this small Vietnamese village, people are going to great lengths to ensure that their children can attend class and their sacrifice stands as an …
The Curvy Conundrum: Why Wavy Brick Walls Are Smarter Than You Think
Next time you’re wandering through the picturesque English countryside, keep an eye out for a delightful architectural anomaly: the wavy brick wall. At first glance, …