Unknown facts about Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla was one of most outstanding physicists in the history of science. It is unfortunate that this genius and his works are often unspoken in the pages of history. He had more than 100 patents to his name and he was famous for developing AC. His work became the basis of developments in wireless communications, radar, laser X rays, lighting, robotics, and many other areas. So, let us look at some mind blowing facts about Nikola Tesla which you don't know :

1. He was born during a lightning storm. Nikola Tesla was born around midnight, between July 9 and July 10, 1856 during a fierce lightning storm. According to family legend, midway through the birth, the midwife wrung her hands and declared the lightning a bad omen. This child will be a child of darkness, she said, to which his mother replied: “No. He will be a child of light.”

20 Shocking Facts About Heath Ledger’s Joker

There are few cinematic performances that are as celebrated as the late Heath Ledger’s bravura portrayal of Batman’s iconic villain in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. The scene-stealing role earned Ledger enormous praise and a number of accolades, including a posthumous Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

He definitely left his mark as 'The Dark Knight' would be unimaginable without him. However, there are a lot of things you still might not know. Here are 24 things you may not have known about Heath Ledger’s portrayal of Gotham City’s maniacal master criminal, The Joker.

Selena Gomez’s Best Friend Donates Kidney To Save Her Life

Selena Gomez revealed on Thursday that she received a kidney transplant from her BFF. The singer posted a photo on Instagram that shows her and fellow actress Francia Raisa holding hands across their hospital beds.

She said: "I'm very aware some of my fans had noticed I was laying low for part of the summer and questioning why I wasn't promoting my new music, which I was extremely proud of. So I found out I needed to get a kidney transplant due to my Lupus and was recovering. It was what I needed to do for my overall health.

Surprising facts about Albert Einstein you must know

Well, who has not heard about Albert Einstein? Of course, we have heard about him as one of most genius minds ever born . But, there is lot more about this personality. So, let us see some interesting facts about Albert Einstein :

1. Einstein was a slow learner in childhood. He was also slow in learning how to speak. His parents even consulted a doctor.

Interesting Facts about Facebook

Google is looking over its shoulder as Facebook grows at over 10 million users a month and sits currently at number two on web traffic rankings according to Alexa.com. Last year Facebook surpassed Google for the top ranking for total time spent online. Facebook has also become the 3rd largest video website with 46.6 million viewers sitting behind number one ranked video content property provider Google with its YouTube site and Yahoo at second ranking. So let us look about Some amazing facts about Facebook :

1. Named after a Harvard student directory that included student photos and profiles, Facebook was originally called “thefacebook” and was limited to only Harvard students. In 2005, the site was renamed “Facebook.”

Interesting Facts About Adolf Hitler !!!

Adolf Hitler (20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician and the leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party , commonly referred to as the Nazi Party). He was chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945, and dictator of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. Here are some interesting facts about Hitler :-

1. Despite becoming the dictator of Germany, Hitler was not born there. Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria on April 20, 1889.

2. Hitler's parents were Alois (1837-1903) and Klara (1860-1908) Hitler.

Interesting Facts About Abraham Lincoln !!!

Abraham Lincoln is not only one of the most loved presidents of the United States of America, but also the first one to have ever been assassinated. A simple man at heart, he had a lot to give to world in terms of virtue and morality, alongside mainstream politics. Here are some interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln :-

1. Lincoln was the tallest President of USA. At six feet, four inches, Lincoln towered over most of his contemporaries.

2. Before Abraham Lincoln, there had never been a U.S. President with a beard.

Interesting Facts about Thomas Edison

Thomas Alva Edison was born on the 11th of February, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. He was and is  one of the most highly regarded American inventors. Edison's creations have helped to enhance the lives of people from all walks of life. He is responsible for the invention of several products that range from utility to the high-end sophisticated items. Here are some interesting facts about him :-

1. Thomas Edison's first inventions include an electric vote recorder and a stock ticker.

2. Thomas Edison was partially deaf. He developed this problem after he developed the scarlet fever. Though his hearing was impaired from the age of 12, he said that it did not bother him because it helped him concentrate better.