This Day in History: May 15th- Nothing Less

This Day In History: May 15, 1869 “Men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less!” – The Revolution On May 15, 1869, The National Woman Suffrage Association was formed in New York City. The group was the result of ideological and political disagreements between two factions of the suffrage movement, one difference being whether to support […]

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Why Your Lap is Called That

Oakley420 asks: Why is a lap called a lap? Used as a noun, verb and adjective, most with several distinct meanings, lap is a prominent word in the English language. One of its most common meanings denotes the upper part of the legs when seated. Derived from a Proto-Germanic word *lapp, meaning the “skirt or flap of a garment,” or […]

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The Surprisingly Lucrative Pre-Fame Career of Arnold Schwarzenegger

Given that he’s mostly famous for playing a “more brawn than brains”, emotionless robot who speaks in fractured English (both in politics and on the big screen…), Arnold Schwarzenegger isn’t exactly thought of by the general public as a very shrewd, intelligent, and calculating businessman. But, it turns out, Arnold was (and is) just that; through a heck of a lot of […]

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How Rain Drops Form

In this video from MinuteEarth, created by Henry Reich et al, you’re going to learn how water in the air ultimately forms rain drops and what critical thing is required to make this happen. If you like this video, go check them out and subscribe to their channel here. You can also join us in supporting their efforts to make […]

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The Mystery of the Forest Swastika and the Origin of the Symbol

Being an intern at a German landscaping company during 1992 meant Ökoland Dederow was handed the tedious task of looking through aerial photographs for irrigation lines in a forest located in East Germany. During the course of this, Dederow came across something that definitely was not an irrigation line in photo 106/88. Approximately 140 larch trees in the middle of […]

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The Legend of the Green Man

According to legend passed down by residents in Western Pennsylvania, you can spot a mysterious “Green Man” walking alongside the road late at night or in a local tunnel where his touch will disrupt a car’s electrical systems. His trademark disfigured face and glowing green skin are said to be the result of an electrical accident. One version of the […]

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This Day in History: May 11th- Marley

This Day In History: May 11, 1981 “Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.” ― Bob Marley Bob Marley was the first “third-world” global superstar and the artist responsible for bringing reggae to mainstream audiences. Marley’s unforgettable music alone would have earned him a place in music history, but his status as a moral and religious compass to […]

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