Did You Know

Neo-capitalism is a blend of various elements of capitalism with other economic systems.

May 29, 2018 12:45

Emma González has become one of the faces of American anti-gun violence.

May 29, 2018 12:38

There have been cases of athletes dying at the Olympics.

May 28, 2018 13:10

There are different interdependent types and traditions of anarchism.

May 27, 2018 08:30

Oil sands refer to unconventional petroleum deposit.

May 25, 2018 06:23

When a river crests, it has reached its highest point.

May 24, 2018 17:44

The 12-inch foot was introduced by the Romans.

May 22, 2018 16:27

The Dalmatian breed of dog has historically been associated with fire stations.

May 22, 2018 00:50

One nautical mile is internationally defined as equal to 1.1508 statute miles.

May 21, 2018 00:27

The Vela Incident referred to an unidentified light detected by a satellite.

May 21, 2018 00:09

Texas was its own country, known as the Republic of Texas, from 1836 to 1846, before becoming a US state.

May 20, 2018 23:28

The ocean-like sound produced by a seashell is an interesting phenomenon.

May 20, 2018 11:44

Phosphor causes artificial materials to glow.

May 18, 2018 15:55

While Veterans Day is celebrated in respect of all US militants, Memorial Day is specifically for US militants who died serving the nation.

May 18, 2018 14:46

Veterans Day in celebrated annually on November 11th.

May 18, 2018 14:34

James Watt was a chemist, mechanical engineer, and an inventor.

May 17, 2018 08:18

Nikola Tesla born in Smiljan, Lika County in the former Austrian Empire.

May 17, 2018 07:56

The Glastonbury Festival was originally named the Pilton Festival and dates back to the 1970s.

May 17, 2018 07:54

The Super Bowl started on January 15, 1967.

May 16, 2018 13:29

Cryonics is the preservation of organic tissue by keeping it under freezing temperatures.

May 16, 2018 11:32