Sport

Is the Origin of Karate in Okinawa?

October 4, 2021

How high can a human jump?

February 1, 2021

Was Football/Soccer born when a group of soldiers kicked an enemy’s cut-off head between them?

November 14, 2020

haunted places | History

LaLaurie Mansion: A Haunting History in New Orleans

Delphine LaLaurie: A Haunting History in New Orleans Introduction The LaLaurie Mansion stands as one of the most infamous buildings of New Orleans today. The Mansion is shrouded in a dark history that continues to capture the public’s imagination. Situated in the historic French Quarter, this grand residence is notorious for its connections to particularly … Read more
haunted places

The Truth about the Goatman Bridge

The Truth about the Goatman Bridge A short history of Old Alton Bridge. In Denton County, Texas, there is an old iron truss bridge called Old Alton Bridge, also called the Goatman Bridge. The King Iron Bridge Manufacturing Company constructed the bridge in 1884, and it was a vital thoroughfare for over a century. The … Read more
Nature

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

The Great Dane, a huge, but gentle dog breed. Is it the tallest dog in the world? Dogs come in all sizes. There are small dogs, like the chihuahua, the Yorkshire terrier, and the Pomeranians. And there are big dogs, like the Mastiffs, the Irish Wolfhound, and the Great Dane. The strange thing about all … Read more
Security & Emergencies

Can one single computer-virus cause damages for almost 40 billion dollars?

The world’s most costly computer virus. Can one single computer-virus cause damages for almost 40 billion dollars? What is a Computer Virus? A computer virus is some sort of malicious code made to automatically multiply and spread from one computer to another, without being noticed. It normally enters your system from an e-mail attachment, from … Read more
Health & Welfare

Was the Spanish flu the deadliest infectious disease that ever hit humanity?

Was the Spanish flu the deadliest infectious disease that ever hit humanity? The Spanish flu The Spanish flu was a terrible disease that infected more than half a billion people at the end of, and after World War I. It was probably a flu of type A/N1H1. That might not say very much, but it … Read more
Security & Emergencies

Is going by air, with a commercial airliner, the safest way to travel?

Is going by air, with a commercial airliner, the safest way to travel? The statistics are very well documented and as well-founded as you could possibly desire. But I would still like to scrutinize it for a bit. I think it’s a good idea to look into what we mean by safe, and what we … Read more