The Concorde was a marvel of British and French engineering. The closest comparison to this commercial airplane today would be the modern aerospace companies that are preparing for a commercial flight to Mars. At the beginning of its inception in the early 1950s, the race to complete a passenger airplane that could fly past the …
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Did you know that the Indian empire was once one of the richest empires on earth? Or that India was once an island? Here are 51 amazing facts about India you might not know. Amazing Facts about India In August 1947 India gained its independence from the British after a long and grueling fight. 2. …
The health benefits of apples are significant and who doesn’t love the taste of a freshly picked apple or a warm apple pie in the fall? We all remember the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!”. Aside from being a memorable childhood rhyme, it is based on the fact that apples have …
One of the only two doubly landlocked nations in the world, the ‘Principality of Liechtenstein’ is unquestionably a European country worth exploring. As of July 2010, the nation accommodates a meagre population of 35,002. It is widely acknowledged as a tax haven and was accused of assisting wealthy Germans in tax evasions involving millions of …
40 Facts about Pilots 1. Japanese Kamikaze pilots were allowed to return if they didn’t find a suitable target. One pilot was shot after his ninth return. 2. A Russian MIG Pilot defected during the cold war along with his aircraft. When he arrived in the USA he was convinced the CIA had specially stocked …
Travelling into space used to be a dream that could only be fulfilled by a small number of people. But today, we are seeing the first experiments in space tourism moving ahead successfully. Perhaps these fun facts about astronauts will inspire you to learn more about technology and our expansive universe. In the meantime, here …
You’ve probably heard the word D-Day being used with reference to a past war or major battle. We even use it colloquially today when we know it’s the final day to take action. For example, if you have a major deadline at work, you may say to your team, “today is D-Day,” but do you …
The consequences of the Civil War can still be felt today, although it was fought 150 years ago. One of the most interesting facts about the Civil War is that this was the first war to be extensively documented with photographs. Perhaps it’s the photographs of the soldiers that draw us in and make us …
Hailed as a “great navigator and explorer” by former U.S. president Richard Nixon, it turns out that not much is known about the life and travels of Christopher Columbus. That said, there are many interesting facts about Christopher Columbus that plenty of people are keen to find out. Although the demand for hardcore historical information …
George Washington never actively sought to be Commander-in-Chief or President. However, when the circumstances required, and the time was right, he stepped up and took command. He never shied away from a fight. However, he did not immediately want to fight the British. It was only after what he considered British violations of human rights …
