History
Interesting facts from history for today and any day.
Big One
Is the Big One coming? An earthquake erupted in June 2020 northeast of Bakersfield with a magnitude of 5.8 that had physicists and geolists claiming ‘we are way overdue’ for a cataclysmic seismic event. Although California, which sits within the “Pacific Ring of Fire”, is frequently hit by earthquakes, many people fear a cataclysmic event, or
Babe Ruth Sold To Yankees
Yankees fans rejoice today as the 101st anniversary of the Yankees purchasing the contract rights to George Herman “Babe” Ruth occured in 1920. Slugger Babe Ruth sold to Yankees for $125,000 by the Red Sox. Babe Ruth Sold Creates ‘Curse of Bambino’ Ruth was a powerhouse for the Red Sox. In his 1919 season he
US Embassy Baghdad
Six bombs went off across Baghdad as the US Embassy Baghdad was formally dedicated and opened on January 5, 2009. The embassy complex came at a cost of more than $700M US and covers 104 acres on the Tigris River. US Embassy Baghdad The United States had maintained an embassy in Iraq until closing in
Political Responsibility
I ask everyone with political responsibility to remember two things human dignity and the common good. – Pope Francis Political Responsibility The Vicar of Christ issued the statement above on Twitter in 2014 – well before the political irresponsibility of the late twenty-teens. Pope Francis has been a critic of President Donald Trump since their
Energy Drinks Energize Strokes
Energy drinks may or may not provide that buzz of energy you are looking for, but medical sources say that they may be energizing strokes. Energy drinks will account for more than $9B in sales annually in the United States per industry news, but may not be the safest beverage for young people. Energy Drinks
Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton was realistic in his summation of how much we understand the universe, but thanks to his scientific contributions, that drop multiplied. Newton was born prematurely in England on January 4, 1643. Newton’s father died before he was born, and he was raised largely by his maternal grandmother because he disliked his stepfather.
Cobra Heart
Lệ Mật is a village in Viet Hung Ward, Long Bien District. It is northeast of Hanoi by about 7km and is nicknamed “Snake Village.” The village is famous for its snake catching and specialty snake meat processing. As Anthony Bourdain found out on behalf of CNN you can also eat the still beating cobra heart from one of its
Rogers Hornsby Inducted
Today in 1942, St. Louis Cardinals infielder Rogers Hornsby inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He was the 14th player admitted to the hallow halls of Cooperstown. Rogers Hornsby Inducted For Stellar Career In football, Vince Lombardi said perfection is not attainable, but in baseball, Hornsby came very close. Rogers Hornsby was tough, uncompromising
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Rose Heilbron
Rose Heilbron is the first female judge to sit at the Old Bailey in London, England in 1972. This was just one of her many firsts as a British journalist. Heilbron was also a High Court judge, previously a barrister after World War 2 in the United Kingdom. Rose Heilbron Firsts Her career included many “firsts” for a woman
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