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Tag: Culture
The last witness to Lincoln’s assassination
On a fateful night in 1865, a young boy of just five years old witnessed one of the most pivotal events in American history – the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Samuel J. Seymour, who would later recount his experience on the 1956 episode of the TV show "I've Got A Secret," remains the last living witness to this tragic event. Now, over a century later, we delve into Seymour's riveting account and explore the emotions and vivid details of that unforgettable night.
Is this 2,000 year old mechanism the First Computer?
The Antikythera Mechanism is one of the most astounding archeological finds in history. Discovered within the ruins of an ancient Greco-Roman shipwreck ...
First Ice Cream recipe was written down by Thomas Jefferson
Before TV dramas or social media, early America buzzed over one influential tastemaker renowned for his continental flair. Long before Michelin stars or the Food Network made chefs famous, Thomas Jefferson won widespread fame for his epicurean adventures.
Original Hollywood sign had 4,000 light bulbs
Perched high above Los Angeles, blocky white capital letters spell out a name seared into popular consciousness - Hollywood. As an iconic global emblem for the entertainment industry's beating heart, the landmark Hollywood Sign ranks among the most recognizable manmade symbols worldwide.
Bluetooth is named after this Viking King
In today's modern world, Bluetooth technology has become synonymous with wireless communication, connecting a multitude of devices from smartphones to speakers. But did you know that the name and logo of this ubiquitous technology were inspired by a 10th-century Viking king, Harald Bluetooth Gormsson?
This is the only country named after a woman
Rising from the azure waters of the eastern Caribbean emerges the volcanic island of Saint Lucia. Known for its rugged natural beauty, Saint Lucia stands apart as the only nation in the world bearing the name of a woman - Saint Lucy. How did this lush island come to be associated with a Catholic martyr born worlds away? The story spans conquistadors and colonists, volcanic forces, and an iconic woman whose legacy endured across oceans.
