Nature

The Great Dane, a huge, but gentle dog breed. Is it the tallest dog in the world?

January 17, 2021

A baby Coyote is called a whelp. A baby Eel is called an elver. A baby Kangaroo is called Joey… no, sorry… A joey. And a baby Goat is a kid… And it’s called a kid.

August 28, 2020

Do dogs have sweat glands on the tongue? Is it the evaporating sweat that cools the dog?

August 3, 2020

Is the naked mole-rat an animal that actually never dies? An immortal being, just like Wolverine?

May 2, 2020

Which is the largest living organism on earth? Could it be a mushroom?

April 28, 2020

Do ostriches bury their heads in the sand?

April 5, 2020

History | Science

Did nylon get its name from the two cities, New York and London?

Did nylon get its name from the two cities, New York and London? The reason for the story of the two cities. Where does the name, nylon come from? A dear friend of mine once claimed that his boat was involved in how Nylon was named after the two cities, New York and London. He … Read more
Sport

Is the Origin of Karate in Okinawa?

The Origin of Karate Did Karate originate from the Japanese island of Okinawa just as Mr. Miyagi claims in the film Karate Kid? The Origin of Karate can be found as far back as the dawn of man. Karate is actually not unique at all. Hand-to-hand combat has been practiced for at least 2500 years … Read more
Health & Welfare

Do countries spend more on the military than they do on healthcare and education?

Do countries spend more on the military than they do on healthcare and education? Why is the military so costly? Both these statements could be true, depending on who you are, and where and when you live. The reason we have a military force can’t be determined easily and very often comes down to who … Read more
haunted places

The truth about the hauntings in Hoia Baciu Forest, Romania

The truth about the hauntings in Hoia Baciu Forest, Romania Hoia Baciu Forest, a 1,000-acre wooded area in Transylvania, Romania is known for its alleged hauntings and strange phenomena. People arrive from every part of the world to see the famous forest and maybe experience some of its secrets. There are many reported hauntings and … Read more
haunted places

Kolmanskop

Kolmanskop – A Ghost Town in the Namibian desert Introduction Kolmanskop, located in the Namib Desert of Namibia, was for a short period a bustling diamond mining town that attracted prospectors and their families from mostly Germany. From an economic and colonial point of view, the town thrived for a few decades before World War … Read more
Security & Emergencies

Sinking in quicksand – Is it really as deadly a threat, as shown in the old b&w movies?

Sinking in quicksand Sinking in quicksand – Is it really as deadly a threat, as shown in the old b&w movies? Quicksand – the hidden deathtrap If you are as old as me, then you have probably seen it in the movies… The black and white movies about heroic adventurers heading into the jungle, fearless, … Read more