Relive defining moments from the past, one significant date at a time.
Rainey Bethea’s fateful day, August 14, 1936, marked a morbid spectacle for the United States. By then, public hangings had largely disappeared, but not in 1936’s Kentucky. The rapid transition from murder charges to a hanging verdict within just two months stirred considerable debate. Rainey, a young black individual previously known only for minor...
Men have a surprisingly long history of embracing high heels, contrary to the common belief that these shoes were primarily for women. The trend dates back to as early as the ninth century when Persian cavalrymen donned elevated heels to enhance their equestrian skills. These initial heels served a practical purpose, providing stability and...
The origins of the modern necktie have a rich and intriguing history that traverses cultures and centuries, revealing a narrative intertwined with honor, functionality, and evolving fashion trends. Let’s embark on a journey through time to discover the fascinating story behind the necktie we know today. The earliest traces of the necktie can be...
Have you ever pondered about strokes? The truth behind them is more intriguing and crucial than many realize. The Delicate Balance of Our Brain Our wondrous brain, pulsating with life and thought, craves a steady flow of blood, enriched with oxygen and nutrients. However, when this flow stumbles, halted by a clot, emboli, or...
If you asked various experts in the entertainment field to pinpoint the golden year for their respective industries, you’d likely receive a plethora of different answers. Unlike the film industry, which has no definitive consensus on its greatest year, the landscape of video games seems to coalesce around the resounding declaration of 1998 as...
The term “horsepower” has long piqued the curiosity of many, a seemingly odd unit to describe the might of modern machinery. Delve a little deeper, and you’ll find the brilliant Scottish engineer James Watt at its heart. In the burgeoning days of the 1780s, Watt crafted an advanced version of the steam engine, leaving...
Unraveling the tale of TETRIS reveals its intriguing roots within the folds of the Soviet Union. Back in 1984, Alexey Leonidovich Pajitnov, alongside Dmitry Pavlovsky and Vadim Gerasimov, birthed the iconic video game under the wing of the Dorodnicyn Computing Center, an arm of the Soviet Academy of Sciences in Moscow. As a product...
Ralph Teetor, an inductee of the Automotive Hall of Fame, was the brilliant mind behind the modern cruise control system. Interestingly, Ralph never had the experience of driving himself, given he was blind. Yet, he became an iconic inventor in the automotive realm. Automobiles, since their inception, have featured various speed governing systems. The...
Twister, the undeniable life of the party for decades, took a traditional dance floor maneuver and turned it into an uproarious game that left its mark on popular culture. Let’s rewind and revisit the basics of Twister before we delve into how it emerged as a cultural icon. The game’s oversized plastic mat, with...