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In historical England, a “gentleman” referred to a man of inherited social rank, lower than an esquire but higher than a yeoman or tradesman.
Historically, “nebula” referred to any cloudy-looking celestial object seen through a telescope. Today, it specifically means interstellar clouds of gas and dust.
The Northern Lights can sometimes make faint popping or crackling sounds, usually during strong geomagnetic activity, but these are difficult to hear.
The Japanese department store Ito Yokado plays Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Allegro con brio, to signal a bomb threat.
Los Pinos, once the residence of Mexico’s presidents, is 14 times the size of the White House and became accessible to the public on December 1, 2018.
Ivan the Terrible’s lost library, said to contain ancient texts, has inspired centuries of treasure hunts but remains undiscovered.
Some of the oldest dice ever discovered were found at Skara Brae in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. Used between 3100 and 2400 BC, they were carved from bone, often from sheep or cattle.
The object that often appears as the brightest “star” in the night sky is actually the planet Venus.
On September 19, 1967, the Republic of Benin was declared but lasted only seven hours before Nigerian forces retook Benin City.
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby intended the Hulk to be gray, but the printing press kept having trouble with the Hulk’s color, and he kept coming out green.
At just 0.24 inches (6.2 millimeters) long when mature, male Photocorynus spiniceps are the smallest fish in the world.
Although the TV show “Friends” is based around life in New York City, the entire show was filmed in California.
Jean Maridor, a French pilot, died on August 3, 1944, when his attempt to deflect a V-1 bomb led to an explosion. His sacrifice prevented the bomb from hitting a field hospital.
The first aircraft autopilot was invented in 1912. It allowed planes to maintain course and altitude without the pilot’s intervention.
The clouds on Venus are made up of vaporized heavy metal compounds, so when it snows, it snows heavy metal.
Using a hands-free device while driving is not significantly safer than using a handheld device, as both cause cognitive distractions that can lead to serious accidents.
Selfies are deadlier than shark attacks, causing about 28 deaths annually, with falls from heights being the most common cause.
The † symbol is usually written beside a person’s name to indicate that they have died; however, it actually represents a dagger, not a crucifix.
The Mauch Chunk Switchback Railway in Pennsylvania, built in 1827 to transport coal, later offered rides to tourists, reaching speeds up to 65 mph.
When Bloods and Crips leaders in Los Angeles agreed to a truce in 1992, it led to reduced violence and inspired members to form organizations focused on community change and peace.
