Trivia

'Oily Cakes'
The doughnut, that delicious breakfast treat millions of Americans enjoy every year, has been around longer than America itself; archaeologists have discovered doughnut remains at prehistoric ruins in the American Southwest. Nobody is quite sure how our doughnut-loving ancestors cooked them, or if they solved the doughnut quandary that has plagued mankind for centuries; how to make a doughnut that doesn’t have an undercooked center. It would take a few hundred years and a 16-year-old boy before the doughnut we know today was born.
By Randall G Griffin2 years ago in History
The Ancient Game of Chance
Lotteries have been mentioned in the histories of ancient civilizations throughout the world. The Iliad, Homer’s epic tale of the Trojan Wars, refers to the drawing of lots from Agamemnon’s helmet to decide who would fight Hector.
By Randall G Griffin2 years ago in History
The Barber of Alexandria
Ctesibius of Alexandria (285–222 BCE) was one of the first great engineers of the ancient world. A Greek mathematician and inventor, he discovered and experimented with the elasticity of air, earning him the title of the ‘father of pneumatics.’
By Randall G Griffin2 years ago in History
The Rabbi Who Found His Way
I must go down to the sea again To the lonely sea and sky And all I ask is a tall ship And a star to steer her by John Masefield, Sea Fever
By Randall G Griffin2 years ago in History
'Out of the Trenches by Christmas
At 1:15 p.m. on December 4, 1915, one of the most powerful and popular men in the country arrived at a pier in Hoboken, New Jersey. Waiting for him were thousands of spectators and well-wishers to see him on his journey. Through a circus atmosphere that one paper called “so grotesque as to be beyond belief,” Henry Ford, dressed in a brown overcoat, derby hat, and carrying a walking stick, pushed his way through the crowd to board the cruise liner he commissioned for one specific purpose — to bring peace to a world at war.
By Randall G Griffin2 years ago in History
Top Ten Important Scenes from Netflix Series The Crown
The Crown is a historical drama series that was created by Peter Morgan and has become one of the most successful shows on Netflix. It tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, from her ascension to the throne in 1952 to the present day. The show has received critical acclaim for its accurate portrayal of historical events and its stunning cinematography. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 most important scenes from The Crown:
By Umama Zahir 2 years ago in History
Madame President
“They cannot roll back the rising tide of reform. The world moves.” Victoria Woodhull achieved many firsts in her life: the first woman on Wall Street, the first woman newspaper founder, and the first woman to testify before Congress.
By Randall G Griffin2 years ago in History
The big boat that became a mountain is called Tangkuban Perahu.. Content Warning.
Long ago, in West Java, lived a princess named Dayang Sumbi. She had a son named Sangkuriang. The child was very fond of hunting in the woods. He was always accompanied by his beloved dog named Tumang while hunting. Tumang was actually the incarnation of a god and also the biological father of Sangkuriang. But Sangkuriang did not know it because his mother carefully hid it.
By Sky2 years ago in History
Si Pitung. Content Warning.
Pitung is a pious young man from Rawa Belong. He diligently studied the Koran in Haji Naipin. Finished learning the Koran he was trained in martial arts. After years of religious knowledge and the ability to master the martial increased.
By Sky2 years ago in History
The 5 Most Ridiculous Wars in History That Defied Logic and Reason
Throughout history, humanity has witnessed countless conflicts driven by territorial disputes, political ideologies, and religious beliefs. However, some wars stand out not for their grandeur or significance, but for their utterly ridiculous and avoidable origins. In this article, we delve into the top five most absurd wars fought across different centuries and regions, exploring the bizarre circumstances that led to bloodshed, loss of lives, and international crises.
By Morgan Everly2 years ago in History
The Strange Case of Deacon Brodie and Mr. Stevenson
The first of October 1788 dawned bright with expectation as close to 40,000 people began to gather in the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland. They were there to witness the execution of one of its most prominent citizens.
By Randall G Griffin2 years ago in History
The Missouri/Iowa War
On the side of a lonely dirt road a few miles north of Sheridan, Missouri, a monument marks the events of November 1839, when 1,200 Iowans and 2,200 Missouri militiamen faced off over imaginary river rapids, a botched land survey, a jailed sheriff, and three honey bee trees.
By Randall G Griffin2 years ago in History