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Furniture Facts
Furniture facts reveal the fascinating history and evolution of the pieces we use in our daily lives. In 2020, Steelcase, an American company, stood as the largest furniture manufacturer globally, with a workforce of 11,000 employees and around 80 locations worldwide. The company specializes in office furniture, catering to the growing demand for ergonomic and functional designs in the workplace. On the other hand, retail giants like Ashley HomeStore and IKEA dominate the market in sales, with Ashley being…-
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Weapons Of War
Weapons of war have evolved through the centuries, with military forces around the world constantly innovating and adapting to the changing needs of combat. In the past, living creatures were sometimes used as instruments of warfare, such as dogs. The Soviets used them as suicide bombers, and North Korea employed similar tactics. The Germans also demonstrated their creativity with the development of the Goliath tracked mines during World War II, a type of remote-controlled bomb that resulted in the…-
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You Can Count On It
You can count on it: numbers and mathematical principles have a fascinating way of showing up in many aspects of life, from prime numbers to geometry and probability. One of the most mind-boggling concepts in math is the largest known prime number, which contains a staggering 24,862,048 digits when written in base 10. Discovered in 2018 by Patrick Laroche, this prime number serves as a reminder of the infinite possibilities within mathematics. But prime numbers are only one example of the complexity of…-
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All kinds of hobbies, strange or otherwise, reveal the diverse ways people engage with the world, finding enjoyment in activities that range from the extreme to the unusual. For example, extreme ironing is a quirky hobby where participants iron clothes in extraordinary locations, such as mountain tops, underwater, or even while surfing on a board. This combination of extreme sports and domestic tasks demonstrates how people constantly seek new ways to combine adventure and routine tasks in creative ways.…
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Plagued corpses, Greek fire, and mustard gas are just a few examples of how chemical and biological weapons have been employed throughout history to cause widespread devastation. These forms of warfare have existed since ancient times, with one of the earliest uses of chemical warfare being recorded during the siege of Dura-Europos in 256 CE. The Sassanian Persians, seeking to defeat the Romans, dug tunnels under the city and released sulfur dioxide gas when the Romans attempted to invade. This method of…
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Keep It Down!
Keep it down! Sound is everywhere, yet some of the most remarkable noises throughout history go unnoticed by the human ear. For instance, the sound of the Big Bang, though it marked the birth of the universe, was too low in frequency for humans to hear. This phenomenon highlights the limitations of human hearing, especially when compared to the vastness of sound frequencies present in nature. Interestingly, synesthesia—a rare condition affecting about 1% to 4% of people—blurs the boundaries between the…-
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Pretenders And Contenders
Pretenders and contenders have long been a part of human history, particularly when it comes to claims of thrones or positions of power. During Russia’s “Time of Troubles,” which lasted from 1598 to 1613, at least three men known as "False Dmitry" claimed the Russian throne, with the first briefly succeeding in taking it. Such events were not isolated, as throughout history, many individuals have asserted their right to rulership, even without the formal backing or entitlement to do so. From ancient…-
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Drugs, Legal And Otherwise
Drugs, legal and otherwise, have long been part of human history, with both beneficial and harmful effects. One such drug is heroin, a substance whose name was coined by the German pharmaceutical company Bayer in the late 1800s. The name derives from the German word "heroisch," meaning "strong" or "heroic," reflecting the drug's initial appeal as a powerful painkiller. While originally marketed for therapeutic use, heroin's addictive properties became evident, and it was later banned. In contrast, other…-
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Gas, Solid, And Liquid
Gas, solid, and liquid are the three primary states of matter that are central to understanding water’s behavior across various environments. Water, covering 71% of Earth's surface, exists in these three states in natural environments, with over 96% of it residing in the oceans. Together with the water contained underground and in the atmosphere, Earth's total water would cover an astonishing 332,500,000 cubic miles. These vast quantities are in constant motion, cycling through different forms as part of…-
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Crazy Laws
Crazy laws often leave us puzzled, showcasing peculiar statutes that might have once had practical applications but now serve mostly as curiosities. One such law, passed in 1872 in Scotland, made it illegal to be drunk while supervising cows, horses, carriages, or steam engines. However, sheep were conveniently left out of this restriction, suggesting an unusual gap in the law's scope. Similarly, in Missouri, a bizarre rule exists that prohibits traveling with an uncaged bear, a law that, though rarely…-
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