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The history of planes and aircraft, in general, is a short but complicated one. Since the Wright brothers invented and flew the first airplane in 1903, there were many stellar aircraft improvements that brought us the entire airline industry as we know it today. But even the airline industry has …

Henry Ford once said that the only people who can be considered old are those who stop learning – “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” So if you’re a keen learner you’ve come to the right place! Below we …

But… it’s worth it??? Watching TV for a steady 2 hours a day has been shown to shorten the average lifespan by approximately 2 years. Keep that thing away from me The venom of a Japanese Hornet is so potent that it can and will dissolve your flesh. It’s cold, …

Self-driving cars are on their way. There’s no denying that. In recent years, you must have heard a lot about how autonomous vehicles are the future of driving. There are reasons to be excited about this idea. After all, these cars are likely to provide better, safer, and low-cost alternatives …

Today, The Tower of London is known as a must-see tourist destination in the UK capital, a place where you can see the Crown Jewels and maybe snap an epic photo of a raven with a castle in the background. But this ancient castle that is now known as a …

Most of us eat fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. After all, they have been a part of our diet since the dawn of history. We eat them raw, cooked, frozen, drink them as juices and combine them with just about any other food we eat. But just like …

Today I learned a great deal of new things, many of which I hadn’t given much thought to. They certainly provided me with much knowledge and gave me something to ponder about. Today I learned where the expression ‘put a sock in it’ came from. I was surprised to discover …

Music is universal in the sense that everyone can understand it. People sway to good music even if they can’t understand the language of the lyrics. Most of us feel incomplete when we can’t listen to music during our commute to and from work. We often end up playing music …

Cats are simply one of the most adorable creatures who have captured the hearts of many for thousands of years. With their big pointy ears and bright eyes, these mysterious beings make us fall in love with them. When a lovely cat walks our way, our first impulse is to …

Facts and figures have always interested me. Whether it be about countries, or people, the universe, or nature, there is always an interesting figure to provide me with more knowledge and with that, more power. Take a look at some of the most interesting numbers you’ll ever read: