What Was the First Haunted House?
Apparently, Disney put out a Haunted Mansion movie that nobody went to see… in the middle of July. If the Mouse doesn’t wait until October… Read More »What Was the First Haunted House?
Who Invented The Dragon?
You probably have heard about the Komodo Dragon. It always bothered me that it was called a “dragon” as its appearance didn’t correspond with what… Read More »Who Invented The Dragon?
Howard Carter and the Tomb of Tutankhamun
The youngest son in an 11-child family, Howard Carter was born on May 9, 1874, in Brompton, Kensington, London. The Hamond family, the lords of… Read More »Howard Carter and the Tomb of Tutankhamun
Who Invented the Can Opener?
When I started this website, my motivation was learning about the inventors behind the great human inventions. I didn’t realize that, basically, everything had to… Read More »Who Invented the Can Opener?
When Was the First UFO Sighting?
The Truth is Out There! Yes, I grew up watching The X-Files. Therefore, I’m kinda familiar with UFO conspiracies, in a way. I was surprised… Read More »When Was the First UFO Sighting?
Who Wrote the First Detective Novel?
For a long time, I mostly read science-fiction stories, but I love film noir and Ed Brubaker’s comics, so I decided to embrace my interest… Read More »Who Wrote the First Detective Novel?
Who Invented Parmesan Cheese?
Parmesan Cheese is my favorite cheese. I buy it in quantity from Italy because I eat a lot of it, and it’s weirdly cheaper for… Read More »Who Invented Parmesan Cheese?
When Were the First Olympics in History?
Living in France, it’s hard not to have heard of the 2024 Summer Olympics, as they’ll take place in Paris–and all around the city. It’s… Read More »When Were the First Olympics in History?
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a Revolutionary Innovator
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a pioneering 19th-century engineer, left an indelible mark on the world of engineering, transport, and construction. Born into an esteemed family of… Read More »Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a Revolutionary Innovator
What is the First Rap Song?
I’m not the bigger hip-hop fan out there, but I found the history of the genre fascinating, mostly because of how it tells a story… Read More »What is the First Rap Song?
Who Discovered The Northwest Passage?
I’ve been strangely fascinated by the story of the discovery of the Northwest Passage. Not so much by the discovery in fact, but by the… Read More »Who Discovered The Northwest Passage?
Who Invented Golf?
I used to play golf. I went to see the movie “The Legend of Bagger Vance” in the theater and I liked it. What stayed… Read More »Who Invented Golf?