They say that the odds of being killed in a car accident in the United States is approximately 1:112, but of course go back over 100 years ago and there was less chance of it happening due to there being fewer cars on the road. However, that then opens up the question as to who […]
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Those Civil War Horses were Busy
When you think of the American Civil War, it is common to focus primarily on the men that were involved in the different battles, but there were also a number of horses involved in the conflict. It is estimated that there were in the region of one million horses involved, but that is not the […]
Does Your Lipstick Represent Social Standing?
The entire lipstick thing is more involved than you would think possible, but in this instance, we are neither talking about the range of colors that are out there nor the different types of lipsticks ranging from balms to gloss. Instead, we are talking about something that has since lost its appeal in society because […]
What is the Face Platter?
We humans are strange with the way in which we do things, but have you ever heard of the term ‘face platter’? If not, then you are not alone, but it is something that you are going to have encountered at some point in your life, of that there is no doubt. Basically, the face […]
Bleeding for Beauty
People are generally aware that individuals will push the absolute limits in an attempt to look beautiful. In the world today, we tend to turn to a wide range of makeup or surgery to get the look that we desire. However, back in history they had far fewer options than what are available today. Take […]
Your Nails Say It All
If you look at the range of colors of nail polish that are available today, then you are going to find it strange to think about how different it used to be when the idea of nail polish first appeared on the shelves. It seems that the original patent and production of this product happened […]
Why Does Lamborghini Have Such Strange Names?
The supercar manufacturer Lamborghini are not only famous for producing cars that look unlike anything else that is out there on the market, but for also coming up with some rather strange names. However, it all becomes crystal clear when you look more closely at the monikers that they give the different versions, as they […]
Who was Responsible for the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are regarded as being one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, but even though so many people have heard of them, a smaller percentage are actually aware of who was responsible for their creation. The answer lies in the history of a Neo-Babylonian King who went by the […]
What is the Most Popular Fruit in the World?
Fruit is popular around the world, but do you have any idea as to what the most popular fruit is in terms of how much of it is grown and consumed in a single year? There are a few apparent contenders for the crown, but the majority of people will end up actually getting the […]
Would You Do This to Remove Freckles?
There have been different stages in history where having freckles was deemed as being beautiful followed by it being one of those things that you just did not want to have. At this point, it was common for people to go to amazing lengths to try to remove them, but you have to feel that […]