Roller skating is a pastime that generations of kids and adults have enjoyed. The first use of roller skates were said to be in a London stage performance as early as 1743, with John Joseph Merlin claiming the first skate invention while living in London in 1760. They even featured during World War II when the U.S. had the idea of using them to move infantry … [Read more...] about Remembering a piece of nostalgia – do you recognize this object?
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9 Pillars of Light Appear in Night Sky Above Coastal Japanese Town
An otherworldly sight was spotted above a town in Tottori prefecture, Japan, on May 11, 2024. A user by the name of Maashii posted to X (formerly Twitter) an intriguing picture of what appears to be nine pillars of light appearing in the night sky above Daisen, a coastal town: According to his X biography, Maashii works in Daisen as a "tourism producer". He … [Read more...] about 9 Pillars of Light Appear in Night Sky Above Coastal Japanese Town
NASA Wants To Use The Sun As A Giant Telescope To View The Surface Of Alien Planets
As sci-fi as it sounds, the project has already reached phase III at NASA's Institute for Advanced Concepts program. In 1936, Albert Einstein published what he described as a "little calculation," showing how the Sun could one day be used as a gigantic telescope. Incredible as it may sound, the concept is not so far out of our reach, and one idea for how to practically … [Read more...] about NASA Wants To Use The Sun As A Giant Telescope To View The Surface Of Alien Planets
Drowning World: Gideon Mendel’s Portraits of Flood Victims
Since 2007, Gideon Mendel has been strapping on waders, flagging down boats, and taking his Rolleiflex film camera into floodwaters around the world. His ongoing project features seemingly serene portraits of flood victims in unexpected places. The project is Mendel’s personal response to climate change, taking viewers beyond statistics and into the experiences of people around … [Read more...] about Drowning World: Gideon Mendel’s Portraits of Flood Victims
Fascinating history of the Mangbetu people who stretched their own skulls
Babies' heads are known for being incredibly fragile, but rather than being extra sensitive with their youngsters, the Mangbetu people used this fragility in a unique way. Central Africa's Mangbetu people, located south of the Zande people in northeastern Congo, with the term "Mangbetu" specifically referring to the community's aristocracy. The Mangbetu established … [Read more...] about Fascinating history of the Mangbetu people who stretched their own skulls