Did you know that January 3 is celebrated as the National Drinking Straw Day in the U.S.? It is a way of commemorating the date in 1888, when Marvin C. Stone received a patent for his paper straw. How do you drink your beverages, irrespective of whether they are hot or cold? Do you take …
A gooey piece of cheese melted atop a perfectly cooked slab of ground beef sandwiched between two slightly toasted sesame seed buns “What’s more American than a hamburger?” asks Steve Mallie, owner of Mallie’s Sports Grill & Bar in Southgate, Michigan, and seller of the world’s largest commercially available hamburger — and cheeseburger. …
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Thing that exists: a 1,975-foot-long slip ‘n slide — that’s 1/3 of a mile — at Action Park in New Jersey. With a GoPro attached to his head, a park employee slid along what is now the world’s longest inflatable waterslide for an entire minute and did a mid-air corkscrew flip towards the end. Guinness …
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If you thought palindrome words were cool, get ready to have your mind blown by these full palindrome sentences. Word nerds, unite! We’re going to take a trip down palindrome lane and full disclosure: It’s going to get a little weird (but, like, the good kind of weird). Before we get going, here’s a quick …
Easter, which will be observed on April 4, 2021, is the oldest and most important Christian festival. Many adults commemorate the holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion, with prayers and fasting for 40 days before the event. For children in the US, Easter is largely about …
Making fools of their customers is not something companies normally want to advertise. Misleading consumers makes for some bad PR, and it’s nothing to tweet about – unless, that is, the calendar says it’s very early April. On April Fools’ Day, everyone’s business becomes funny business, and this year is bound to be no different. …
Here are some of the most interesting research papers to have appeared in top science journals last week. Slime mold memory Published in PNAS How does the slime mold Physarum polycephalum, with no nervous system, save memories? How does it remember where it found food and which environments were harmful? Researchers found that the network-like …
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James Watt Birthday: January 19, 1736 Nationality: Scottish Died At Age: 83 James Watt was a Scottish engineer and instrument maker, who is known for his invention of the first modern steam engine. He modified the Newcomen steam engine to increase its efficiency through his creative thinking and scientific knowledge of instrument design. He learned …
Gilles Villeneuve Birthday: January 18, 1950 Nationality: Canadian Died At Age: 32 Gilles Villeneuve was a Canadian racing driver who participated in Grand Prix for six years, winning six races. He started his racing career with snowmobile racing in his native city of Quebec. He then moved on to single seaters and won the US …
Muhammad Ali Birthday: January 17 Nationality: American Died At Age: 74 Nicknamed ‘The Greatest’, Muhammad Ali was one of the legends in the sport of professional boxing. At 6 feet 3 inches, he was an imposing figure in the ring, known for his swift footwork, and powerful jab. What distinguish him from his contemporaries are …
I’m always in front of you but you can never see me. What am I? Answer: The future.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Birthday: January 16, 1980 Nationality: American Age: 40 Years, 40 Year Old Males Lin-Manuel Miranda is an American composer, playwright, songwriter, and actor. He is known for creating and featuring in several Broadway musicals. He has won the hearts of millions of fans with his lyrics and composition. It would not be an …
Ben Shapiro Birthday: January 15, 1984 Nationality: American Age: 36 Years, 36 Year Old Males Ben Shapiro is an American political commentator, public speaker, author, and lawyer. He is a firm supporter of conservatism, or “right-wing” politics. He is a well-known columnist, too. Shapiro became a nationally syndicated columnist at the age of 17. Born …
What is easy to get into, but hard to get out of? Answer : Trouble
What belongs to you but other people use it more than you? Answer : Your name.
Holland Taylor Birthday: January 14, 1943 Nationality: American Age: 77 Years, 77 Year Old Females Holland Taylor is an American actor and playwright, best known for her performances in the series ‘Two and a Half Men’ and ‘The Practice.’ She was born and raised in Philadelphia and studied drama at ‘Bennington College.’ Following her graduation, …
Liam Hemsworth Birthday: January 13, 1990 Nationality: Australian Age: 30 Years, 30 Year Old Males Liam Hemsworth is an Australian actor best known for his role as Gale Hawthorne in the blockbuster movie series ‘The Hunger Games’. Following the footsteps of his two older brothers Luke and Chris, Liam entered the entertainment business in his …
Mr.Blue lives in the blue house. Mr.Yellow lives in the yellow house. Mr.Black lives in the black house. Who lives in the white house? Answer : American President.
Take off my skin I won’t cry but you will! What am I? Anwser : An onion.
