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History

The Titanic Had a Sister Ship That Also Sank

The Britannic, Titanic’s lesser-known sister ship, met a similar fate but under different circumstances. Originally named Gigantic, it was later converted into a hospital ship during WWI. In 1916, it struck a German naval mine and sank in just 55 minutes — much faster than Titanic.

Fortunately, improved safety measures saved most passengers, though some lifeboats were pulled into the ship’s spinning propellers — killing 30 people. Interestingly, Titanic survivor Violet Jessop also survived this disaster (she survived three sunken ships in total!). Today, Britannic rests in the Aegean Sea, better preserved than Titanic due to its shallower depth.

Science

Honey Never Spoils

Honey is one of the only foods that never goes bad. Archaeologists have discovered 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs that is still perfectly safe to eat. Want to learn why, click here.

Tech & Engineering

What is a CV Joint?

A CV joint, or Constant Velocity joint, is a critical component in the drivetrain of a vehicle. The CV joint's primary function is to transfer power from the transmission to the wheels while allowing for a range of motion and flexibility, especially during turns.

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Sport

Strikes

In bowling, consecutive strikes have special names:

🎳 1 Strike – Strike
🎳 2 Strikes – Double
🎳 3 Strikes – Turkey
🎳 4 Strikes – Hambone or Four-Bagger
🎳 5 Strikes – Yahtzee or Five-Bagger
🎳 6 Strikes – Six-Pack or Six-Bagger
🎳 7 Strikes – Seven-Bagger or Lucky Seven
🎳 8 Strikes – Eight-Bagger or Octo-Strikes
🎳 9 Strikes – Nine-Bagger or Golden Nine
🎳 10 Strikes – Ten-Bagger or Dime Bag
🎳 11 Strikes – Eleven-Bagger or Front Eleven
🎳 12 Strikes (Perfect Game) – 300 Game

There are additional name variations for consecutive strikes, but these are some of the most common.

Nature & Geography

What are Rhino horns made of?

Rhino horns are made entirely of keratin, the same protein found in human hair and nails. Much like hair, these horns grow continuously throughout the rhino's life.

Business & Politics

$872 million…

In 2014, the domain name Cars.com was sold for a record $872 million, making it the most expensive domain ever purchased.

Arts & Literature

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. First introduced in the novel "A Study in Scarlet" in 1887, Holmes quickly became one of literature's most iconic characters.

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Entertainment

Eric Marlon Bishop

Eric Marlon Bishop, better known as Jamie Foxx is an Oscar-winning actor, singer, and all-around entertainer. He changed his name early in his career to improve his chances at stand-up comedy gigs. Noticing that female comedians were often called up first, he chose a gender-neutral name to get on stage more often. “Jamie” was ambiguous, and “Foxx” was a tribute to comedian Redd Foxx.

Test your knowledge

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1. In Dante’s Inferno, the first part of his epic Divine Comedy, Hell consists of how many circles?

   A - 7

   B - 8

   C - 9

2. Diego Maradona’s hand of god goal occurred in which World Cup?

   A - 1982

   B - 1986

   C - 1990

3. Red Blood Cells have any average life span of how many days?

   A - 60 days

   B - 120 days

   C - 150 days

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