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One of the Deadliest Terrorist Attacks That Nobody Talks About: The LaGuardia Airport Bombing . Content Warning.
1975 wasn’t the best year for the airports in New York City: in June, a Boeing 727 of Eastern Air Lines crashed on approach to JFK, killing 113 people. The scene was devastating for everyone – countless families had lost their loved ones, and that all because of a microburst.
By Yasmin Scherrer2 years ago in History
The Unseen Planet In Our Solar System
For millennia, humans were aware of only five planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, observable with basic telescopes or the naked eye under favorable conditions. In the late 18th century, Sir William Herschel, a renowned astronomer, discovered a new planet—a frosty blue one initially mistaken for a star—later recognized as Uranus. It orbits the Sun 19 times farther than Earth and takes 84 years to complete one revolution. Herschel also detected double stars and nebulae. In the mid-1800s, astronomers detected anomalies in Uranus' orbit, leading to the discovery of Neptune in 1846. Despite theories about another planet between Mercury and the Sun, known as Vulcan, corroborated by the peculiar behavior of Mercury's orbit, no concrete evidence surfaced. Einstein's theory of general relativity later explained Mercury's orbit irregularity, suggesting space-time curvature by massive celestial bodies like planets alters orbits. While the Vulcan theory persisted, Einstein's explanation gained traction, and tests during solar eclipses aimed to validate his theory. Additionally, hypotheses about an undiscovered Planet 9 or Planet X beyond Neptune, affecting objects in the Kuiper Belt, emerged. The Nibiru myth, claiming a doomsday scenario in 2012, proved baseless, as calculations disproved its existence. Moreover, the 2011 Comet Elenin briefly misconstrued as Nibiru, dissipated harmlessly. These astronomical mysteries continue to intrigue, shaping our understanding of the solar system's complexities.
By Cudjoe Justice2 years ago in History
Perhaps The Enigmatical History Of The Cerne Abbas Giant Will Be Solved
The Cerne Abbas Giant is a massive chalk figure of a butt-naked man with a bat and a powerful erection that stands in the hills of Dorset, England. Its origins have been a centuries-long controversy, but a recent study suggests it may finally hold the key.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in History
A Roman New Year's Celebration
The ancient Roman celebration of New Year, known as the Kalends of January, held a special significance in their culture, echoing the cyclical nature of time and the perpetual cycle of beginnings and endings. Unlike our modern New Year's Eve festivities, which focus on a single night of revelry, the Roman New Year extended over several days, providing a more profound and reflective period to mark the passage of time and welcome the new year with open arms.
By Festive Fusion Finds2 years ago in History
Usual Things in the US That Confuse Non-Americans
One of the first things a foreign visitor notices upon entering the United States is flags. In some respects, the United States is a completely different world from everywhere else, so let's look at what's typical there that confounds visitors. There are American flags everywhere—on houses, schools, even clothing, such as shorts and t-shirts—and they have changed 27 times in American history. The current American flag was not designed by the government, although there was a competition in 1958 to create a new flag design. It was only accepted in 1960 and is currently the nation's longest-lasting flag and the winning flag was created by a 17-year-old Ohio high school student.
By Yuusuf Jawad Olamide2 years ago in History
Unraveling the Enigma of Atlantis: A Comprehensive Journey into the Mythical Realm
Introduction The secret of Atlantis, a legendary civilization covered in legend and hypothesis, has continued for centuries, spellbinding the minds of researchers, swashbucklers, and narrators. Established in the compositions of the old Greek savant Plato, the story of Atlantis has risen above time, turning into a getting through puzzle that proceeds to interest and entrance the world.
By Kyrol Mojikal2 years ago in History
Sparkling Marvel: A European City Built Entirely of Diamonds!
Our journey takes an unexpected turn as we set sail to the vibrant shores of Santa Cruz Dees Lote, a Colombian island that stands as one of the world's most densely populated. This 2 and 1/2 acre coral platform, built over a century ago by fishermen, houses around 600 residents. Their decision to settle here was not just based on the stunning location but also the absence of mosquitoes—a rarity in tropical paradises.
By Tallal Jafri2 years ago in History
Badma Bridge
Padma Bridge at a Glance Padma Setu is a multipurpose road and rail bridge built over Padma River. It is the longest bridge in Bangladesh. The bridge connects Mawa, Lauhjung in Munshiganj with Jazira end of Shariatpur. As a result, the south-western part of the country has been connected with the north-eastern part.
By MD FERDOUS2 years ago in History
