Maryland’s state sport: Jousting
The clamor of hooves pounding dirt fills the summer air as two riders in glinting armor charge forward, wooden lances tilted. At the moment of impact, cheers erupt from the crowd as splinters explode in a thrilling burst. While this scene may seem fit for a Renaissance fair, it plays out every year at Maryland jousting tournaments that uphold a centuries-old tradition.
The Millions in Lost Pocket Change on Planes
You reach for your phone and keys as you grab your bag and jacket to dash off a flight. In the shuffle, a few errant coins slip out from your pocket, rolling under the seat as you rush away. Multiply those forgotten pennies and quarters by millions of airline passengers each year, and you have a financial phenomenon - the millions of dollars in loose change left annually on commercial flights.
Bananas are radioactive
Bananas are one of the most popular fruit, enjoyed by millions of people around the world for their sweetness and nutritional benefits. However, there's...
Celebrity Wedding Cake from the 1800s
Celebrity weddings — Long before Kim and Kanye or Harry and Meghan, America was fixated on another over-the-top celebrity wedding. Back in 1863, little person superstars Charles Stratton and Lavinia Warren tied the knot in an extravagant New York City affair that attracted crowds in the thousands.
Strength of spider silk rivals steel
Spider silk, an insect-trapping and egg-protecting material, is known for its incredible strength and elasticity, making it one of the most...
Istanbul is in both Europe and Asia
Located at the confluence of the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, Istanbul, previously known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is a city of immense historical significance. This beautiful city...
