Nature has always given some beautiful and some mysterious territories to explore for human beings. It is basic human nature that they always tend to amplify their horizons and overcome unexplored territories. But even in today’s modern exploration and technology era, there are certain unknown facts about such awesome yet mysterious places on the earth [...]
Have a history teacher explain this —– if they can. Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946. Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960 Both were particularly concerned with civil rights. Both wives lost their children while [...]
As today’s economy continues to shake and stagger, most people find themselves in the “savings” and “fuel efficiency” mode when it comes to cars – and so the idea of small, easy to park and to maintain micro cars remains popular. Plus even from purely design and vintage collector’s viewpoint, these cars can possess more [...]
These things were the starting points which pioneered the whole branches of the modern-day industry.
The Vogtland masters of violin- and bow-making in Germany created a violin that is 14 feet (4,26 m) long and 4 feet 6 inches (1,37 m) at its widest. This fantastic fiddle – plus its 17 feet (5,18 m) bow – is seven times larger than the real thing. It takes three people to play [...]
April 15, 2012, marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Here are 10 things you may not know about the luxury ship, which sank on its maiden voyage from Southampton England to the United States. * On the evening of April 14, the first-class passengers on the Titanic enjoyed a [...]
It has often been said throughout time that a picture is worth a thousand words. Any picture may be worth a thousand words, but only a few rare photos tell more than a thousand words. They tell a powerful story, a story poignant enough to change the world and galvanize each of us. Over and over again… [...]
This is a selection of the world’s most famous black and white photographs – images that have marked some of the most important and shocking events in the history – from Thich Quang Duc’s self-immolation to the atomic mushroom cloud. These pictures certainly speak more than a thousand words: they stir emotions whether they depict [...]
Have you been to all corners of your country? You will most likely answer no to this question. The average person will most likely not see all parts of his or her country owing to its size. But if you live in one of the smallest countries in the world, seeing everything that your nation [...]
Visit the 8 unique but unusual walls around the world. Every wall has their story behind and it might be a historical wall for the country. So the some of the wall had become a tourism place. Let’s take a look. 1 ) Chewing Gum Wall, Seattle, US Not all walls are controversial and [...]
Rails, crumpled as a result of displacement of the earth’s crust, have been photographed in Christchurch, New Zealand, the day after the earthquake a magnitude of 6.3 points, 23 February 2011 The forest was destroyed by fire around the water tower in Bastrop, Texas. The fire destroyed over 600 houses and about 45 square kilometers [...]
When you don’t place a structure – particularly a very tall structure – on a solid foundation, this is what happens. The building starts to lean, further and further each year, and though it may take centuries, it will eventually come crashing down without serious efforts to stabilize it. That’s what is happening to most [...]
These powerful images of 2011 is showing what happen to the world and the people when they’re facing the natural disaster and some country’s matters. Can we feel how they feel? Robert Peraza, who lost his son Robert David Peraza in 9/11, pauses at his son’s name at the North Pool of the 9/11 [...]
The largest ever consignment of precious metal found in the sea – 200 tons of silver worth £148m – has been discovered along with the wreck of a British cargo ship sunk during the Second World War by a German U-boat. The stern compass discovered on the SS Gairsoppa. Ladder leading to the forecastle [...]
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates — long regarded as Steve Jobs’ foil in the early years of personal computing — has issued a statement in the wake of Jobs’ death earlier today. I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve [...]
Execution of criminals and political opponents has been used by nearly all societies—both to punish crime and to suppress political dissent. Execution of a person by judicial process as a punishment for an offense is called capital punishment or death penalty. In most places that practice capital punishment it is reserved for murder, espionage, treason, [...]
Probably we all would have gotten bored about reading who is famous and who isn’t these days, however, there is one thing which would have clicked the minds of very few people. Why not consider, looking briefly into the evil world and their minds. It sounds interesting doesn’t it. Let us see why our top ten [...]
The Twelve Olympians, in Greek mythology, were the principal gods of the Greek pantheon, residing atop Mount Olympus. The Twelve Olympians gained their supremacy in the world of gods after Zeus led his siblings to victory in war with the Titans. There are many who are believed to be a part of these 12 Olympians [...]
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