If Indiana Jones was real, he’d be a woman. More specifically, he’d be this woman: Aloha Wanderwell. Aloha was quite unlike anyone else of her time. An explorer, vaudevillian, filmmaker, wife, and mother, she...
Even if you’ve never so much as looked at a horse in your entire life, you’ve probably heard the term horsepower plenty of times. Whether it’s a car commercial or your friend talking about his fancy new...
In a world of social media and advertising, looks are everything—and I’m not just talking about people here. The way our food looks is super important. If it doesn’t appear fresh, we’re probably not...
Looking for some fun facts, interesting histories, or incredible stories? Humans and human stories are fascinating. Join us as we explore mankind’s earliest relationships with petroleum, industry, technology, and everything in-between.
Take yourself on a cross-country road trip and your excursion is sure to encounter many roadside attractions. The biggest things, maybe the smallest things, or maybe some things that are just plain weird (for better or...
Ferraris are among the most renowned and expensive cars in the world. Throughout history, they have regarded as symbols of speed, luxury, and wealth. So why would anyone intentionally put one in the ground? Sandra...
And what does this have to do with Rolls Royces? Well, it all has to do with a man who used to be called “Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh,” later “Osho.” He was the leader of a movement—some would say cult—that migrated into the...
If you’re aiming for a balanced diet, your trip to the grocery store probably involves a stop by the produce section. There’s nothing quite like picking up some fresh fruit and veg. Avocado? An Eggplant? Some apples...
Graphene is a material of many wonders. It offers an array of useful and diverse properties and can be used in various ways depending on its build. The material powered the pencil business since 1656, but scientists...
The timeline of road history is a long and winding one. Sometimes, the most important technologies are the ones you don’t think about. Or, you only think about them when you’re cursing them for not working properly...
My recent binging of the Netflix original series, The Crown, has led to a fascination with the royal family’s history. In my research, I came across the fact that Queen Elizabeth II served as a mechanic during WWII. The...
As the most widely used building material in the world, concrete relies on sand to make it strong and durable in its countless applications. Its versatility appears in many forms of construction such as building columns...
Can you paint with all the colors of history? No, because a lot of them are just too toxic. Unless you exist in a very bland, Twilight Zone-like universe, you live surrounded by color. Even if you’re surrounded by a...
I can only imagine what was going through Lytle S. Adams’ mind when, upon hearing news of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he thought, bats. An Idea Takes Flight On December 7, 1941, Adams, a dentist and inventor...
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