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

History

The Marshall Plan was an economical aid from the US to help rebuild Europe after World War II. But was it aimed at Germany?

The Marshall Plan was an economical aid from the US to help rebuild Europe after World War II. But was it aimed at Germany? World War II What was the Marshall Plan for? After the second world war, most of Europe lay in ruins. Much of the industrial capacity was destroyed, and the factories that … Read more

Nature

Do ostriches really bury their heads in the sand?

Do ostriches really bury their heads in the sand? The Ostrich Head in sand or Putting your head in the sand supposedly comes from Ostriches’ habit to bury the head in the sand when danger occurs. But do they really do that? Isn’t that stupid? Well, birds are not always very smart, and ostriches are … Read more

Health & Welfare

Does shaving make hair thicker?

Does shaving make hair thicker? … And does cutting the hair make it grow faster? This myth is well founded, and looked upon as an axiom in many parts of the world. When I was young I heard it from more or less everybody… If you shave, the beard will grow fuller and richer. The … Read more

Sport | History

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

Was Football/Soccer born when a group of soldiers kicked an enemy’s cut-off head between them? First of all, we’re talking about football/soccer… A game you play with your feet. And of course, the name indicates just that… Foot and Ball. But if you follow me back into the fog of the early football history, you … Read more

History

Did the crew of the Santa Maria, the Niña, and the Pinta know that Earth is a sphere long before they crossed the Atlantic?

Did the crew of the Santa Maria, the Niña, and the Pinta know that Earth is a sphere long before they crossed the Atlantic? Columbus’ financing of the trip to America. Cristoforo Colombo was an Italian adventurer and discoverer. Born in Genua probably in 1451. We don’t know exactly what happened to him before he … Read more

Eat & Drink

Ketchup – Is it a genuinely American contribution to World Cuisine?

Ketchup – Is it a genuinely American contribution to World Cuisine? What is Ketchup? Ketchup is a sweet Tomato-sauce. Normally sold in ready-to-use bottles in glass or plastics. It contains tomatoes, sweetener (sugar, corn syrup…), and vinegar. Then there are spices and seasonings added. Various brands and types can be very different from each other … Read more