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How Did Great Minds Triumph During Lockdowns?
Blaise Pascal, the French mathematician, physicist, inventor, theologian and bona fide polymath, once wrote. ‘All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit…
Who Invented Electric Christmas Lights?
Edward Hibberd Johnson invented electric Christmas lights in 1882, building on Thomas Edison’s incandescent light bulb. Johnson, Edison’s friend and business partner, hand-wired 80…
What is Oak Apple Day?
How a Royal Escape Inspired a Forgotten Tradition! Oak Apple Day, a lost British tradition that began in the 17th century, celebrates the remarkable…
How Can History Forget the Rebel Women of 1381?
History has largely overlooked the rebel women of 1381, despite their significant role in the Peasants’ Revolt. During a time when women had limited…
How Do Cemetery and Graveyard Differ?
During Halloween season, many neighborhoods showcase front yards adorned with fake tombstones and ghosts. While some refer to this decor as “graveyard” decorations, others…