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The Women Who’s Hair Saw Use In World War II-Mary Babnik Brown
The Women Who’s Hair Saw Use In World War II-Mary Babnik Brown
The US Ministry Of War used Mary Babnik Brown’s uncut, undyed, unironed hair for meteorological calculation.
Karthick Nambi
Aug 8
The Plane That Crashed Into The Empire State Building
The Plane That Crashed Into The Empire State Building
In 1945, a B25 bomber accidentally crashed into the Empire State Building.
Karthick Nambi
Aug 7
The Origin Of Value Added Tax — VAT
The Origin Of Value Added Tax — VAT
Can you believe that a 18th century hair powder tax became the modern day VAT
Karthick Nambi
Aug 5
How A Civilian Brought Down The Internet Connection Of A Country- P4X Incident
How A Civilian Brought Down The Internet Connection Of A Country- P4X Incident
Retaliating a cyber attack from North Korea, an American citizen brought down all North Korean Websites.
Karthick Nambi
Aug 4
The Man Who Made Pakistan A Nuclear Nation — AQ Khan
The Man Who Made Pakistan A Nuclear Nation — AQ Khan
AQ Khan’s questionable methods propelled Pakistan’s nuclear program to rival India
Karthick Nambi
Aug 3
When Hitchcock Made Fun Of UK Prime Minister Chamberlain
When Hitchcock Made Fun Of UK Prime Minister Chamberlain
Chamberlain’s soft diplomacy on Germany became a matter of contention in international media
Karthick Nambi
Jul 28
Why Is There A Red And White Striped Pole Outside Barbershop
Why Is There A Red And White Striped Pole Outside Barbershop
Before the advent of modern medicine, barbers were also surgeons, and the pole is a legacy of the surgeries.
Karthick Nambi
Jul 26
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