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In the 1700s, Scottish woman Maggie Dickson survived a hanging, declared dead and placed in a coffin. The legal system, deeming her sentence completed, allowed her to live an additional 40 years, earning her the nickname "Half-hangit Maggie."
December 27, 2023 at 10:02 PM
In the 1700s, Scottish woman Maggie Dickson survived a hanging, declared dead and placed in a coffin. The legal system, deeming her sentence completed, allowed her to live an additional 40 years, earning her the nickname "Half-hangit Maggie."
The tallest man ever recorded was American giant Robert Wadlow (1918–1940), who stood at 8 feet 11 inches.
December 27, 2023 at 9:56 PM
The tallest man ever recorded was American giant Robert Wadlow (1918–1940), who stood at 8 feet 11 inches.
The original name for the search engine Google was Backrub, but it was later renamed to Google, inspired by the term "googol," representing the immense amount of information it aims to organize, with a googol being the number one followed by 100 zeros.
December 27, 2023 at 9:55 PM
The original name for the search engine Google was Backrub, but it was later renamed to Google, inspired by the term "googol," representing the immense amount of information it aims to organize, with a googol being the number one followed by 100 zeros.
Jonathan, the oldest-known living land animal, celebrated his 190th birthday in 2022. Born in 1832, this venerable tortoise has called the island of St. Helena home since 1882, making him a living witness to over a century of history.
December 27, 2023 at 9:55 PM
Jonathan, the oldest-known living land animal, celebrated his 190th birthday in 2022. Born in 1832, this venerable tortoise has called the island of St. Helena home since 1882, making him a living witness to over a century of history.
Bats hold the remarkable distinction of being the sole mammals capable of true flight. Their wings, formed by elongated fingers covered in a thin membrane, set them apart as nature's only flying mammals.
December 27, 2023 at 9:54 PM
Bats hold the remarkable distinction of being the sole mammals capable of true flight. Their wings, formed by elongated fingers covered in a thin membrane, set them apart as nature's only flying mammals.
The red-billed quelea claims the title of the most common wild bird globally, surpassing the familiar sparrow or blue jay. Inhabitants of Africa, their staggering population is estimated at 1.5 billion, solidifying their status as the avian majority in the wild.
December 27, 2023 at 9:53 PM
The red-billed quelea claims the title of the most common wild bird globally, surpassing the familiar sparrow or blue jay. Inhabitants of Africa, their staggering population is estimated at 1.5 billion, solidifying their status as the avian majority in the wild.
Mosquitoes hold the grim distinction of being the deadliest animal in the world. The diseases they transmit, including malaria, dengue, and Zika, result in more human deaths than any other creature.
December 27, 2023 at 9:53 PM
Mosquitoes hold the grim distinction of being the deadliest animal in the world. The diseases they transmit, including malaria, dengue, and Zika, result in more human deaths than any other creature.
Since 1961, the Veal family in Indiana has upheld their Christmas tradition of crafting the iconic Veal Ice Tree on their property, evolving into a cherished local attraction.
December 27, 2023 at 9:52 PM
Since 1961, the Veal family in Indiana has upheld their Christmas tradition of crafting the iconic Veal Ice Tree on their property, evolving into a cherished local attraction.
Tavarua Island, situated off the coast of Viti Levu in Fiji, is known for its heart-shaped form, stunning surroundings, and popular surf breaks.
December 27, 2023 at 9:52 PM
Tavarua Island, situated off the coast of Viti Levu in Fiji, is known for its heart-shaped form, stunning surroundings, and popular surf breaks.
There is a website that lets you send a gallon of cow, elephant or gorilla s**t anonymously to someone as revenge.
December 27, 2023 at 9:52 PM
There is a website that lets you send a gallon of cow, elephant or gorilla s**t anonymously to someone as revenge.
Lisotrigona is a genus of stingless bees found in various tropical regions, and some species are known to be attracted to the salt in human tears.
December 27, 2023 at 9:51 PM
Lisotrigona is a genus of stingless bees found in various tropical regions, and some species are known to be attracted to the salt in human tears.
Born free in New York City, Thomas Jennings, the first black person to get a US patent (1821), invented dry scouring, a precursor to dry cleaning. Before the Civil War, enslaved individuals struggled to obtain patents as their creations were deemed their masters' legal property.
December 27, 2023 at 9:50 PM
Born free in New York City, Thomas Jennings, the first black person to get a US patent (1821), invented dry scouring, a precursor to dry cleaning. Before the Civil War, enslaved individuals struggled to obtain patents as their creations were deemed their masters' legal property.
In 1828, 40-year-old artist Sarah Goodridge painted a miniature portrait of her own breasts imbued with a "paleness and buoyancy" and gave it to a U.S. Senator she may have wanted to marry. His family kept it for over 50 years, and it now hangs at the Met Museum.
December 27, 2023 at 9:44 PM
In 1828, 40-year-old artist Sarah Goodridge painted a miniature portrait of her own breasts imbued with a "paleness and buoyancy" and gave it to a U.S. Senator she may have wanted to marry. His family kept it for over 50 years, and it now hangs at the Met Museum.
The first text message was sent on December 3rd, 1992, and it read "Merry Christmas."
December 27, 2023 at 9:43 PM
The first text message was sent on December 3rd, 1992, and it read "Merry Christmas."
The oldest known piece of music is the 'Seikilos Epitaph,' which features the line, 'Life exists only for a short while, and time demands its toll.'
September 22, 2023 at 9:09 PM
The oldest known piece of music is the 'Seikilos Epitaph,' which features the line, 'Life exists only for a short while, and time demands its toll.'
A study revealed that men's bushy beards may have evolved to soften the impact of punches, absorbing 37 percent more energy compared to a shaved face, offering some protection to the jaw.
September 22, 2023 at 9:04 PM
A study revealed that men's bushy beards may have evolved to soften the impact of punches, absorbing 37 percent more energy compared to a shaved face, offering some protection to the jaw.
Leonardo da Vinci was known for his love of animals and is said to have bought caged birds and other animals at the market just to set them free.
September 22, 2023 at 8:50 PM
Leonardo da Vinci was known for his love of animals and is said to have bought caged birds and other animals at the market just to set them free.
In Japan, there's a religious group called Sūkyō Mahikari, who believe that Jesus didn't die on the cross. Instead, they claim it was his brother Isukiri. According to their belief, Jesus lived in Japan until he was 106 years old, and his grave is located in Shingo, attracting pilgrims.
September 22, 2023 at 8:40 PM
In Japan, there's a religious group called Sūkyō Mahikari, who believe that Jesus didn't die on the cross. Instead, they claim it was his brother Isukiri. According to their belief, Jesus lived in Japan until he was 106 years old, and his grave is located in Shingo, attracting pilgrims.
In Mao Zedong's China, there was an experiment called 'The Hundred Flowers Campaign.' For a year, the Chinese government allowed and encouraged people to speak freely and openly about the communist regime; after a year, they withdrew the campaign and imprisoned those who spoke critically about them.
September 22, 2023 at 8:27 PM
In Mao Zedong's China, there was an experiment called 'The Hundred Flowers Campaign.' For a year, the Chinese government allowed and encouraged people to speak freely and openly about the communist regime; after a year, they withdrew the campaign and imprisoned those who spoke critically about them.
Sony sold it's waterproof Walkmans encased in bottles of water to demonstrate their waterproof capabilities.
September 18, 2023 at 11:13 AM
Sony sold it's waterproof Walkmans encased in bottles of water to demonstrate their waterproof capabilities.
There was a harbor seal named Hoover that was known for imitating basic human speech, particularly his owner's phrase "Hey, get outta here!"
September 18, 2023 at 11:06 AM
There was a harbor seal named Hoover that was known for imitating basic human speech, particularly his owner's phrase "Hey, get outta here!"
China has a large-scale AI surveillance system with millions of cameras and facial recognition technology to monitor citizens and track criminal activity. It's often colloquially referred to as "Skynet" because of its association with the sci-fi movie franchise "Terminator."
September 18, 2023 at 11:02 AM
China has a large-scale AI surveillance system with millions of cameras and facial recognition technology to monitor citizens and track criminal activity. It's often colloquially referred to as "Skynet" because of its association with the sci-fi movie franchise "Terminator."
Killer whales, or orcas, are known for their strong social bonds, and male orcas do tend to live longer when their mothers are still alive and part of their social group.
September 18, 2023 at 10:52 AM
Killer whales, or orcas, are known for their strong social bonds, and male orcas do tend to live longer when their mothers are still alive and part of their social group.
Women in Switzerland gained the right to vote at the federal level in 1971
September 18, 2023 at 10:46 AM
Women in Switzerland gained the right to vote at the federal level in 1971
Apple was once on the brink of bankruptcy in 1997 but made a historic comeback, thanks to a $150 million investment from Microsoft.
September 12, 2023 at 3:30 PM
Apple was once on the brink of bankruptcy in 1997 but made a historic comeback, thanks to a $150 million investment from Microsoft.