It was October 30, 1938, and Orson Welles, the legendary storyteller, was about to embark on a Halloween radio broadcast that would make headlines around the world. The program was a chilling adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds,” and it was designed to scare the living daylights out of its …
Antwerp, Belgium. It is a city that boasts centuries of history in the diamond trade, and whose diamond district is a buzzing hub of activity. The city’s reputation and economy are inextricably linked to the diamond industry, making it the perfect target for a heist of epic proportions. And that’s exactly what …
Throughout history, dragons have independently appeared in the mythology, folklore, and artwork of numerous cultures and civilizations. [1] The Latin ‘dracōnis’ and the Greek ‘drakōns’ are the origins of the word “dragon,” which first appeared in the English language in the 13th century. [1] Dragons appear in myth and folklore from all …
Background A healthy and balanced diet is very important as it is connected to having strong immune systems, a lower risk of non-communicable ailments, and longevity. People who eat healthy foods and have adequate nutrition are more productive and can make opportunities to progressively break the cycles of hunger and poverty. At …
Background Psychology pertains to the scientific study of the mind and behavior. It is a complex discipline and involves many sub-fields of study, such as human development, social behavior, cognitive processes, health, and more. Whether you read psychology news frequently or perhaps occasionally, you’ve certainly come across a wide range of fascinating …
Background Beginning in the fourth millennium BCE, the ancient Egyptian civilization flourished throughout northern Africa. It can be compared to an oasis in the African desert that relied on the annual flooding of the Nile River to sustain its agricultural population. The rich floodplain of the Nile valley, where the river flows …
Background An earthquake is among the natural disasters that can occur on our planet. It pertains to any sudden shaking of the ground caused by the passage of seismic waves through the rocks of the Earth. These waves are produced when some form of energy stored in the crust of the Earth …
Background Outer space, often called space, is made up of relatively empty regions of the universe outside the atmospheres of celestial bodies. The word “outer” is used to distinguish it from airspace and terrestrial locations. Since the density of the atmosphere steadily decreases as altitude increases, there is no distinct barrier between …
Background Our planetary system is known as “the solar system” and is situated in an outer spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy. The word solar is used to describe anything related to our star and is derived from the Latin word for Sun, “Solis.” It is made up of our star, …
Background Sports are something that can bond people together. Whether you are playing certain sports or just watching leagues and championships, it is something that is great to talk about with other people. With the number of sports that we have in the world, there are also lots of facts and information …