Why did pirates wear eye patches?
There could have been more behind the buccaneer accessory than a missing eye. Continue reading Why did pirates wear eye patches?
Author: Taylor Shortal
Magellan never sailed around the world
Today marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Ferdinand Magellan, who died in battle before he could complete the world’s first circumnavigation. Continue reading Magellan never sailed around the world
Who is the best-selling musician in American history?
The top spot wasn’t claimed by Elvis Presley or Michael Jackson. Continue reading Who is the best-selling musician in American history?
The flower that can hear
While not possessing ears, the evening primrose can still detect certain sound frequencies that vibrate their petals. Continue reading The flower that can hear
The first parade honoring St. Patrick wasn’t in Ireland
The modern tradition began over 3,000 miles from the Emerald Isle. Continue reading The first parade honoring St. Patrick wasn’t in Ireland
In one year, Russians bought half a million baseball bats but almost no baseballs
Russia seems to have a different national pastime. Continue reading In one year, Russians bought half a million baseball bats but almost no baseballs
John Quincy Adams and the Journey to the Center of the Earth
The sixth President of the United States advocated for a polar expedition to reach the globe’s epicenter. Continue reading John Quincy Adams and the Journey to the Center of the Earth
How January got its name
The first month of the modern Gregorian calendar owes its name to a Roman god. Continue reading How January got its name
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created by a department store ad man
Robert May, an advertising copywriter for Montgomery Ward, thought up Santa’s most trusty reindeer in 1939. Continue reading Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created by a department store ad man
Did the Irish reach North America before the Vikings?
According to the Norse sagas, the region south of Viking territory in medieval Canada was called “Irland it Mikla,” or “Greater Ireland.” Continue reading Did the Irish reach North America before the Vikings?
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