WEIRD FACTS
Eugene Debs, center, imprisoned at the Atlanta Federal Prison, was notified of his nomination for the presidency on the socialist ticket by a delegation of leading socialists who came from New York to Atlanta. George Rinhart/Corbis via Getty Images – By Thomas Doherty, …
In rousing new historical drama Chevalier, the story of Joseph Bologne, often crudely referred to as ‘Black Mozart’, is finally given the spotlight it deserves. ‘The Black contribution to classical music has always been very robust and very diverse’ … portrait of Joseph …
German artist Boris Eldagsen says entry to Sony world photography awards was designed to provoke debate. Boris Eldagsen’s award-winning picture. Photograph: © Boris Eldagsen, Germany – Sony world photography awards Jamie Grierson @JamieGrierson Last modified on 2023 Apr 17 – A photographer is …
Some of the nation’s most closely guarded secrets were posted to a small online gaming community. AP Photo/Jeff Chiu – By Brianna Dym, Lecture of Computer Science, University of Maine – Published: 2022 Mar 15, Updated: 2023 Apr 15 – The Justice Department …
Suggestions in the US that eating the dessert can be beneficial have been greeted by a ripple of skepticism from British experts. The familiar sight of people queuing up for an ice-cream in the Summer. Photograph: Chas Breton/Shutterstock – The Observer – Health …
Researchers have developed a more energy-efficient technique for producing solar cells that also makes them recyclable. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Apr 13 – Solar cells are good for the environment, but they have downsides. They’re expensive to make, and there are limited …
Many species of butterflyfish eat coral, but then it turns out they’re more friend than foe. Depositphotos View gallery – 6 images By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Apr 13 – In a surprising twist on ‘What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger’, scientists have discovered …
New Mexico’s ancient water systems nurtured its rural farmlands through climate change. But after last year’s wildfires, there’s little time left to save them. Mayordomos Carlos Arellano and Jimmy Sánchez walk through a recently cleared acequia in Holman, New Mexico, where government funding …
A sample of the fulgurite (fossilized lightning) in which scientists have now discovered a new type of phosphorus material. Matthew Pasek/University of South Florida – By Michael Irving 2023 Apr 12 – In what sounds like a superhero’s origin story, scientists have discovered a …
The circular carved stone, unearthed at Yucatán’s Chichén Itzá complex, displays hieroglyphic writing and two game players. The circular piece measures just over 12.6 in (32 cm) in diameter and weighs 88 lbs (40 kg). Photograph: Reuters – Reuters in México City Last …
