In the world of college football, records are meant to be broken. On this date in 2011, the University of Illinois set a rather peculiar one. They ended their season with a 27-7 loss to Minnesota, marking their sixth straight defeat. What makes this notable is that they had started the season with s
Imagine a fascinating journey through time, exploring the intersection of linguistics, psychoanalysis, and literature. Let's start in the early 20th century when Swiss linguist Ferdinand Saussure was deeply engrossed in studying anagrams in ancient poems. Around the same time, his colleague, Theodor
On November 26, 1925, an exciting chapter of sports history unfolded as legendary player Red Grange played his very first professional football game with the Chicago Bears. In a memorable clash against the Chicago Cardinals, Red Grange was restricted to just 36 yards, resulting in a 0-0 tie game. It
Nikola Tesla is often hailed as a forgotten genius whose inventions shaped our modern world. But how much of that is true, and how much is just hype? Let’s take a closer look at some popular claims about Tesla’s inventions and see if they stand up to scrutiny. Tesla was indeed a brilliant inventor.
Did you know that Wayne Gretzky scored his 600th NHL goal on this day? This wasn't just any achievement; it was a record-breaking moment in hockey history. Gretzky, known as "The Great One, " reached this milestone during his incredible career. He wasn't the only athlete making headlines on this dat
Imagine this: a tiny silver coin, just a bit bigger than a nickel, sold for a whopping $2. 52 million at an auction! This coin is special because it's from way back in 1652, before the United States even existed. It was found in an old cabinet in Amsterdam eight years ago, and it's been a hot topic
Between 2012 and 2018, researchers worked on a project called REVISRembrandt, which focused on Rembrandt's late painting technique (1651-1669). One interesting fact about his late paintings is his extensive use of smalt, a blue cobalt glass pigment that he often mixed with other colors. Over time, m
Tim Hardaway Jr. , the 32-year-old NBA guard, has had his share of off-court dramas. Most notably, there were rumors involving his ex-girlfriend and former NY Knicks coach Derek Fisher. But let's not forget, Hardaway Jr. is also known for his impressive three-point shooting skills and his long NBA c
The Los Angeles Lakers have decided to honor one of their most successful coaches, Pat Riley, with a statue in Star Plaza outside Crypto. com Arena. The 79-year-old Riley is a legend in the NBA, having won four championships with the Lakers as a coach in the 1980s. He also played for the team and se
Meet Horace Wells, born in 1815 in Hartford, Vermont. He's not your average person. He changed how we see and handle pain, especially during surgeries. As a dentist, he noticed patients were in extreme pain during dental work. So, he decided to do something about it. He found a solution in "laughing
