Someone born in 55 BC who died in 35 AD (at the age of 90) would have witnessed the rise and fall of Julius Caesar, the reign of Augustus and founding of the Roman Empire, Cleopatra’s whole reign and the fall of Egypt to Rome, and the birth, life, and crucifixion of Jesus.
During the Land Rush of 1889,…
During the Land Rush of 1889, 50,000 people raced into unclaimed lands in present-day Oklahoma, looking to claim a piece of two million acres put up for grabs. Within hours of the Land Rush beginning, Oklahoma City and Guthrie had populations of 10,000 people.
In 1972, The Los Alamos National Laboratories….
In 1972, The Los Alamos National Laboratories patented a nuclear tunnel boring machine, claiming it could reach depths of 18+ miles. It uses molten lithium to melt through rock, leaving behind a tunnel with a glass-like finish.
Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” was nominated…
Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” was nominated for two Razzie Awards for Worst Actress and Worst Director.
A drink called Kalimotxo or Calimocho which…
A drink called Kalimotxo or Calimocho which consists of equal parts red wine and cola, dates back to the 1920s, originating in Spain. However, the drink didn’t become popular until around 1953 when Coca-Cola became readily available in Spain.
According to Greek mythology, humans once had 2 heads…
According to Greek mythology, humans once had 2 heads, 4 arms and 4 legs. And because Zeus decided to split all humans in half, we now are constantly looking for our other half…. our Soulmate.
Heinz petitioned American bun companies…
Heinz petitioned American bun companies to consider equal hot dog-to-bread ratio.
In 1984, astronaut Bruce McCandless floated…
In 1984, astronaut Bruce McCandless floated in space completely unattached to anything, 320 feet away from the space-shuttle with only a nitrogen jetpack back.
In 1987, several French taxi cabs were…
In 1987, several French taxi cabs were installed with a device that would shock unruly passengers in the backseat. The then new product was called “the blazing seat,” and it was being marketed as a way of making taxi drivers’ jobs safer.
James Harrison, an Australian blood plasma donor,…
James Harrison, an Australian blood plasma donor, is known as “The Man with the Golden Arm”. His unusual plasma composition has been used to cure Rhesus disease. He has made over 1,100 donations throughout his lifetime, and these donations are estimated to have saved over 2.5 million babies.