Who was the real John Snow?
With all due respect to the true heir of the Iron Throne, the real John Snow was the scientist who achieved a great scientific… Read More »Who was the real John Snow?
Modern Era
Why was the croissant shaped after the Islamic crescent?
In September 1683 a coalition of Christian kingdoms clashed with the mighty Ottoman, Muslim, empire at the gates of Vienna. On the verge of… Read More »Why was the croissant shaped after the Islamic crescent?
Did Africans beat Columbus to America?
At least according to Columbus himself, the answer is yes, yes and yes! Columbus noted in his journal that Native Americans had confirmed that… Read More »Did Africans beat Columbus to America?
Did the lawyers’ Bar Exam start as a drinking contest?
The UK legal system applies a separation of roles – there are two kinds of lawyers: barristers and solicitors. Only a barrister may address the… Read More »Did the lawyers’ Bar Exam start as a drinking contest?
Who was the first to ‘turn a blind eye’?
Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté, (29 September 1758 – 21 October 1805) was a British flag officer in the… Read More »Who was the first to ‘turn a blind eye’?
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