There are so many interesting facts about the Colosseum you may not be aware of, from its construction to its purpose and more! Keep reading to discover even more! It was an enormous monument and took years to construct. A large workforce aided in speeding up this process – especially slaves who helped move Travertine […]
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Born in 1930, Collins served in the Air Force and flew 78 combat missions during the Korean War. Initially applying twice to become an astronaut but ultimately selected in 1963. Gemini 10, his maiden voyage as command pilot for NASA’s manned space program, marked an important step forward for humanity’s exploration of space. On this
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By artfully manipulating archiveal footage, Apollo 11 manages to be captivating without becoming overly sentimental. This film offers a far superior account of this monumental event than last year’s visually captivating but emotionally superficial First Man. It humanizes this staggering success that may be deeply embedded into American culture but which transcends it and brings
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Why Is The Sky Blue? Our atmosphere scatters light in all directions; air molecules and gases contribute to this scattering process, with blue becoming more often visible due to how light is scattered in this way than any other color. C. V. Raman provides us with this explanation in his excellent book entitled Why Does
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Hermes was not only one of the main gods of mythology; his stories also showcased his sense of humor. These tales also highlighted his ability to trick mortals. He was famous for both being a herald and as a pschopompos (one who leads souls into Hades), creating the lyre. Additionally, he fathered numerous mortal and
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NASA turned to Case when none of their military knives met its specifications for its Apollo program, so as part of an ambitious effort, they commissioned them to develop one that did. As part of that endeavor came the Astronaut Knife M-1 with its machete-style blade featuring sharp cutting edges paired with saw teeth for
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The Olympic Games are an amazing spectacle that unites us in an incredible spirit of sportsmanship. We come together as we cheer for winners and commiserate with losers; we yell at TV screens while high-fiving strangers alike! The Olympic Winter Games take place every two years and feature 15 sports. Here we present some interesting
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Your body is made up of billions of cells working together to form tissues and organ systems which perform specific jobs – making up what could be considered an organized team working behind-the-scenes! Discover even more interesting science facts on human bodies by consulting DKfindout! Organs and Body Systems Human bodies are complex systems made
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Ask any child what color the sky is and they are likely to say blue – however a clear midday sky doesn’t always appear so hued. As sunlight enters our atmosphere, it passes through gases such as nitrogen and oxygen that scatter light of all colors; blue light being spread far more than violet or
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