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What Does A Crest Mean In Hydrology?
When a river crests, it has reached its highest point.
May 24, 2018 17:44
Why Are There 12 Inches in a Foot?
The 12-inch foot was introduced by the Romans.
May 22, 2018 16:27
Why Were Dalmatians Used By Fire Stations?
The Dalmatian breed of dog has historically been associated with fire stations.
May 22, 2018 00:50
What Is A Knot, And How Many Knots Are In A Mile?
One nautical mile is internationally defined as equal to 1.1508 statute miles.
May 21, 2018 00:27
What Was The Vela Incident?
The Vela Incident referred to an unidentified light detected by a satellite.
May 21, 2018 00:09
What US State Was Once An Independent Nation?
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
Why Do You Hear the Ocean In A Seashell?
The ocean-like sound produced by a seashell is an interesting phenomenon.
May 20, 2018 11:44
What Makes Things Glow in the Dark?
Phosphor causes artificial materials to glow.
May 18, 2018 15:55
What Is the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
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
James Watt - Figures in History
James Watt was a chemist, mechanical engineer, and an inventor.
May 17, 2018 08:18
Who Was Nikola Tesla?
Nikola Tesla born in Smiljan, Lika County in the former Austrian Empire.
May 17, 2018 07:56
What Is The Glastonbury Festival?
The Glastonbury Festival was originally named the Pilton Festival and dates back to the 1970s.
May 17, 2018 07:54
What Is Cryonics?
Cryonics is the preservation of organic tissue by keeping it under freezing temperatures.
May 16, 2018 11:32
10 Weird Laws from Around the World
Some towns and cities have seemingly odd laws.
May 15, 2018 16:59
What is Silicon Valley?
Silicon Valley is a region of the San Francisco Bay Area in California.
May 15, 2018 15:17
What Is A Candle Wick Made Of?
The wick of a candle is usually made of thinly braided cotton, and sometimes include fine wire as a stiffener.
May 15, 2018 15:06
What Is Barnstorming?
Although in a general sense, barnstorming means traveling entertainment, it is often used in reference to stunt pilot tricks performed in the 1920's.
May 14, 2018 17:50
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