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In the early 19th century, scientists discovered that when a block of quicklime (calcium oxide) was heated in an oxy-hydrogen flame (a flame produced by burning hydrogen in oxygen), it produced an intense white light. This phenomenon, known as limelight…
The phrase “canary in a coal mine” refers to an early warning signal of danger. It originates from the mining practices of the early 20th century, particularly in Britain and the United States. Coal miners would carry small yellow canaries…
The phrase “Doubting Thomas” refers to someone who is skeptical and refuses to believe something without direct evidence. The origin lies in the Bible, in the Gospel of John. After Jesus’s resurrection, he appeared to his disciples. Thomas, one of…
The storm petrel, also known as stormy petrel, is a small seabird known for its fluttering flight close to the ocean’s surface. It belongs to the family Hydrobatidae (those who walk on water) and is often spotted in the open…
Behind every Rolls-Royce seat lies a secret stitched in silence: premium leather sourced from bulls bred for perfection! Rolls-Royce is known for luxury, and that includes the leather used in its seats. The company sources its leather from a special…
Pulasa, often referred to as hilsa, is a prized seasonal fish found in the Godavari River near Rajahmundry during the monsoon. In Telugu, it is called pulasa, while in Bengali it is known as ilish, and in Odia as ilishii.…
The Jeep was born out of urgency during World War II. In 1940, the U.S. Army needed a lightweight, four-wheel-drive vehicle that could handle rough terrain. They sent the specifications to 135 companies. They just gave only 49 days for…
The side of the road people drive on varies across the world due to historical practices. In ancient times, traveling on the left was common. Most people were right-handed, and passing on the left allowed them to keep their sword…
Tea and chai are two names for the same drink, depending on where you are. The difference comes from the way tea spread from China to the rest of the world. Tea originated in China, where the Mandarin word for…