The 122-year-old Michelin Man is one of the world’s oldest and most beloved trademarks, but his original form was far from what we know him today. Bibendum, known outside of the English language, was at one point a smoker, beer drinker, and overweight. Michelin founders Edouard and André Michelin found the inspiration for Bibendum in […]
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Did you know that the phrase “the real McCoy” was inspired by Elijah McCoy? McCoy was an inventor and mechanical engineer who developed many devices that improved the efficiency of locomotives and other machines. He is best known for inventing the steam engine lubricator, which ensured that machines ran smoothly. Perhaps one of the most
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Africa is a continent with a rich and varied history. From the ancient kingdoms of Kush and Meroe to the modern nations of Nigeria and South Africa, Africans have played a significant role in world events. These men ruled their countries with authority and made a lasting impact on their people and their region. This
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Frank Lucas was a prolific heroin dealer in New York in the 1970s, going toe-to-toe with the mafia and rumored to be making up to $1 million a day at some points. But how did the man with humble beginnings become such a gangster boss? It is often difficult to nail down facts about Lucas’s
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Walter Summerford, a British officer, was struck by lightning four times. That’s right, four times! Many would consider this man the unluckiest man alive but living through each of these strikes was nothing short of a miracle. How does a person survive being hit by lightning four times? What are the odds of getting struck
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What was it like to be a soldier in the American Civil War? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this question. It was probably difficult to be a soldier in the Civil War. There were many hardships that these soldiers had to face, including death, injury, and disease. Let’s take a closer look at
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Cryptids, gnomes, trolls, demons, witches — we’re surrounded by stories of these mythical beings more than we realize. Many spiritual and religious ideas come from these surreal concepts. While the Loch Ness Monster and Big Foot are the two most popular and recognizable legends, the bloodsucking Chupacabra has become increasingly popular since its first “sighting”
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In the annals of Victorian pulp fiction, the character of Sweeney Todd, otherwise known as the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, occupies a prominent position. From his first appearance in print in some serialized Penny Dreadfuls in the 1840s, he appeared in numerous different stories. The tale, in brief, is about a barber who kills
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Performances in theater and movies often draw from real-life experiences for inspiration. Take Hamilton, a musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, for example. It was based on the life of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and his complicated relationship with Aaron Burr. Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr had one of the most complex relationships in American history. What made
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Humans have played ball games as far back as recorded history will go. We can trace ancient ball games to the Mayans, Mesoamerica, and to ancient China. For example, there are records of a game called cuju in China played in 2300BC, cu meant kick, and ju meant ball. The aim of the game was
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