MilkyWay candies, the periodic table, Superman — Not all great things have a stellar past; great things often come from humble backgrounds or failures. Sometimes geniuses are born because of a wrong they did or a wrong they were done to. Regardless, there are innumerable instances from history when voluntary or involuntary accidents gave the world some…

The day to day life of one of the most prominent personalities in the world — What Is Trump Famous For? Donald John Trump Senior is famously known for being an interesting billionaire, real estate developer and media personality in America. Trump is known for his TV show called The Apprentice. However, to the rest of the world he is famous for winning the 2016 US presidential elections as a Republican…

Few things in this world are as mysterious as the disappearance — Few things in this world are as mysterious as the disappearance of a human. It’s a topic that captivates the public’s imagination, and it has spawned countless books, TV shows, and movies. Although we may never know what happened to the person(s) who mysteriously disappeared, the mystery remains alive and…

Find out the conditions of children in the Industrial Revolution! — The use of kids as employees, servants, and apprentices has been a common practice for the majority of recorded human history, although it peaked in the Industrial Revolution. Long hours plus unpleasant conditions of employment, such as overcrowded and filthy workplaces, were the norm. Children had a lower likelihood to…

The California Gold rush attracted more than 300,000 people. It began on January 24, 1848. The discovery of gold in California in 1848 was like throwing gasoline on a fire . — The Gold Fever spread rapidly. Within a year of its discovery, thousands of migrants flocked to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This influx of people to California brought with it problems and challenges including but not limited to racism and violence. According to an article published in history.com,

Who were the five dumbest commanders and what led to them being so ill reputed? — Most people know about the greatest generals to have ever walked the Earth. However, very little light is shed on the more questionable leaders. Here are some of history’s dumbest and worst generals. Quintus Servilius Caepio Romans are known for having great military leaders. Well, Quintus Servilius Caepio doesn’t exactly fit the criteria…

In the original Star Wars film New Hope, the rebels attack the Death Star utilizing a tiny flaw similar to a World War II event. — It was one of the most important raids in history. The enemy was in a fortress, and there was a bleak chance of victory. The fort had a minor weakness that the other side used to destroy it. The defect was a small air vent. Does it remind you of…