Published inKnowledge StewThe Story Behind Radio and TV Call LettersRadio and television stations use three or four letters to identify their stations, but why do they usually begin with a “W” or a “K”?1d ago1d ago
Published inKnowledge StewThe Last Soldier Killed In World War IThe stories of the soldiers that were killed minutes before World War I was about to be over.3d ago13d ago1
Published inKnowledge StewOperation Moolah and the North Korean Pilot Who Won the PrizeDuring the Korean War, the United States wanted to get their hands on a MiG-15 aircraft, and they offered a sizable award to get one.5d ago5d ago
Published inKnowledge StewThe Reason Why Alfred Nobel Established the Nobel PrizeThe man behind the award might not have ever come up with the idea if a mistake hadn’t been made in a French newspaper.Jan 71Jan 71
Published inKnowledge StewThe Once Secret Sculpture on the Moon — The Fallen AstronautIt was a largely unknown event at the time and even created some controversy on Earth.Jan 5Jan 5
Published inKnowledge StewFord’s One-Time Nuclear Concept CarThis one could be considered the ultimate concept car…highly impractical and fraught with danger.Jan 31Jan 31
Published inKnowledge StewCan Hot Water Freeze Faster than Cold Water? Yes, It CanAnd for a very long time, scientists had no good answer why.Jan 14Jan 14
Published inKnowledge StewWhy Aren’t Keyboard Letters in Alphabetical Order?There’s a reason letters on a keyboard are arranged the way they are, but like so many things in history, it’s not completely clear-cut.Dec 30, 20242Dec 30, 20242
Published inFact WorldCompletely Random Facts About the MoonHere are some facts you might have missed about that big rock over our heads — the Moon.Dec 28, 20244Dec 28, 20244
Published inKnowledge StewHow a Hedge Fund Tried to Repossess an Argentine Navy ShipA U.S. hedge fund wanted money they were owed by Argentina. Why not try to repossess one of the country’s naval ships to get it back?Dec 26, 20244Dec 26, 20244