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Four generations, one photo, 1905. What a remarkable snapshot of history, offering a profound glimpse into lives shaped by an ever-changing world. It is fascinating to think of what these women in this picture lived through. The great-grandmother at the top of the photograph, with her serene and perhaps weary gaze, lived through the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution. … [Read more...] about Four Generations, One Photo, 1905: A Glimpse Through Time

To move on Earth you push against something. So how do NASA rockets move in the vacuum of space? Moving around on the Earth, as humans so enjoy, is something we all have an instinctive understanding of. In order to move forward, you push against something else. Your feet push against the floor as you walk, your body against the water as you swim, and your rotating car wheels … [Read more...] about How Do Rockets Move In Space If There Is No Medium To Push Against?

Robin Williams was a global legend who never failed to make people smile; when news of his death surfaced millions mourned the loss of such a great man. He had a reputation for being a genuinely nice person, a family man and all-round funny guy but took his own life in August 2014 at the age of 63. His death came as shock, even to those close to him, as the world learned … [Read more...] about How Robin Williams saved a grieving widow’s life after her husband’s suicide

No, your car isn’t running on liquefied dinosaurs. At some point, you’ve probably heard the myth that oil comes from dinosaurs—as if every time you fill up at the gas station, you're pumping refined velociraptor into your vehicle. It’s a colorful image, and one that’s managed to burrow deep into public imagination. But it’s not true. Despite how widespread this belief is, … [Read more...] about Many People Have No Idea Where Oil Actually Comes From. It’s Not Dinosaurs

Every year, over one million healthy dogs continue to be euthanized. In the US, animal shelters overflow with dogs that nobody wants and they must eventually be killed to make room for new ones. But there are success stories too. When a man heard of a homeless and abandoned puppy that was set up for adoption, he decided to check her out. He only needed to take one … [Read more...] about Man adopts homeless and abandoned mutt, only to realize her mix when she gets older