Posts Tagged ‘History’
Why Is The Bunny Associated With Easter?
Easter is the Christian holiday which celebrates Jesus's resurrection. Children enjoy treats brought by the Easter Bunny, coloring eggs and often enjoying some time off school as many school's spring breaks are scheduled around...
What Is The Most Decorated Military Unit In US History?
In 1944, the most decorated unit in US military history was fighting fiercely on the European front. You'd be surprised to find out that their families back in the states were in an interment camp of all places.
Is Salt Bad For You?
We like debunking widely spread myths. We also like confirming things people believe to be myths. With some topics however, the answer lies somewhere in between. Where does salt lie? Many food products are "sodium free" and adv...
Why Are Carbonated Beverages Called “Soft Drinks”?
A soft drink (also referred to as soda, coke, pop, soda pop, or fizzy drink) is a non-alcoholic beverage that usually contains carbonated water, a sweetener, and a flavoring agent. Where did the word 'soft drink' come from? Tod...
Did Stanislav Petrov Really Save The World?
It would certainly be nice to be credited with "saving the world". The title of "World Savior" would normally lead to fame, money and your name cemented in the history books. But not for Stanislav Petrov.
What Was The World’s First Robot?
When we think of robots, we normally think of electronic machines in the shape of humans - like cyborgs and androids - or other autonomous devices like the Roomba.
Why Do Witches Fly On Broomsticks?
The depiction of a witch riding a broomstick goes back a long way. It's become a bit of an iconic image. It reminds us of Halloween and thanks to the Wizard of Oz, scared the pants off of us when we were children. But what's th...
