What Has Dropped Into the Stew?
From history to science and language to food, a wealth of fun knowledge is covered for this edition of the Knowledge Stew Roundup.
The Mysterious Tunguska Event
An explosion took place in Central Russia in 1908 that became the largest impact with Earth in recorded history.
The Arctic Sea — How A Modern Ship Disappeared in Modern Times
How did a large, slow ship disappear only to be found later well off its intended course?
Why Does Fresh Cut Grass Smell That Way?
There’s more behind the smell of freshly cut grass other than it is a pleasant aroma to most people.
The World’s Fastest Constructed Buildings
Skyscrapers and multi-story buildings usually take years to complete, but these tall buildings were constructed in only days.
Modern Sayings That Came From Falconry
Many of the sayings we commonly use today can be traced back to this form of hunting.
The Accidental History of the Hass Avocado
This best-selling variety of avocado may never have happened if it weren’t for some lucky advice.
The Story Behind the “Keep Calm” Poster
What is the history behind this iconic statement, and how did it become so popular?
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Fast Facts:
Monowi, Nebraska, has a population of only one person. The lone woman in the town pays taxes to herself and serves as the Mayor, is a bartender, and also acts as the town’s librarian.
Because of anti-German sentiment during World War I, Britain’s King George V changed the royal family’s surname in 1917 from the Germanic Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to the English sounding name of Windsor.
In the Middle Ages, a rose suspended from the ceiling of a room meant that anyone in the room pledged to keep whatever was said a secret.
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