Things Worth Noting
Negative numbers evolved from practical needs like tracking debts in ancient China and India. Chinese scholars used red and black rods to show positive and negative amounts, while Indian mathematicians such as Brahmagupta defined clear sign rules and allowed negative solutions in equations. Islamic mathematicians expanded these ideas in algebra and commerce, influencing Europe through […]
The U.S. Mint has ended production of the penny after 232 years. The final one-cent coins were struck in a ceremonial event at the Philadelphia Mint on November 12, 2025. Making each penny cost over 3 cents in recent years, leading to millions in annual losses, which made continued production unsustainable. Pennies will remain legal […]
The ancient Olympic Games, first held in 776 BC at Olympia, were a major cultural and religious festival in Ancient Greece, honoring Zeus. Freeborn Greek men from across city-states competed in events like running, wrestling, boxing, pankration, the pentathlon, and later equestrian races, often training for months in strict seclusion. The games promoted unity through […]
420 Day, celebrated on April 20, unites cannabis enthusiasts worldwide to honor marijuana culture, history, and legalization efforts. Originating in 1971 with the Waldos, a group of California students using “420” as a code for weed, the term spread through the Grateful Dead and High Times magazine. Today, it’s a global event featuring festivals, dispensary […]
Easter, a core Christian holiday, celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, central to the Paschal Mystery of his crucifixion, death, and rising. Rooted in the Jewish Passover, it connects to the Last Supper and the empty tomb found on Easter Sunday, as told in the Gospels. Holy Week, including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday, leads […]
Great Britain looted up to $45 trillion from India during colonial rule, according to economist Utsa Patnaik. From 1765 to 1938, the British Empire drained India’s wealth through the East India Company’s trade monopolies and the British Raj’s heavy taxes. India’s textile industry was crippled, and its trade surplus was redirected to Britain via Council […]
Cleopatra’s tomb, lost for over 2,000 years, remains one of history’s great mysteries. Cleopatra VII, the last Ptolemaic pharaoh, ruled Egypt and died with Mark Antony in 30 BCE after losing to Octavian. Ancient texts say they were buried together near Alexandria, but earthquakes and rising seas may have submerged the site. Archaeologists also explore […]
Honey never expires due to its unique properties. With only 17-18% water, it’s hygroscopic, pulling moisture from bacteria and yeast via osmosis, killing them. Its low pH (3.2-4.5) and high sugar content create an acidic, hostile environment for microorganisms. Enzymes from bees, like glucose oxidase, produce hydrogen peroxide, boosting its antibacterial power. Archeology proves this—honey […]
In 1959, the US Post Office successfully delivered mail via a Regulus cruise missile. The test was a success but was never repeated due to high costs and risks. The event remains a curious moment in American history. Long Version In the late 1950s, the United States Post Office was looking for ways to improve […]
On March 1, 1975, Australia switched from black and white to color television, which was made possible by advancements in technology and new broadcasting standards. The introduction of color television had a significant impact on Australian society, influencing the way people watched television, the design of television sets, and the content of programs. Long Version […]