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.”

Some of Most Powerful Moments from Human History which will Touch Your Soul

Compassion is what makes us human. It's what keeps us sane through the twists and turns of life, and the craziness of the world. The best of human compassion is that which is displayed in the face of extreme violence and adversity.

So here we are with awe-inspiring pictures that capture significant moments in history – many of which you may have never seen before.

The 10 Most Ridiculous Lies That Prove History Has Been Lying to You

The school system is a bastion of education and enlightenment, a fortress of higher learning where our children can safely discover the facts about the way our world works. Through this system we have the opportunity to grow and mature into responsible adults, secure in our knowledge of history, science, and mathematics.

Except, of course, for all the ridiculously irresponsible lies we’re being fed. Here are ten of the biggest lies we have heard from ages :

24 Silliest Inventions of The Twentieth Century

Let's look at how far can the human imagination go, when people have too much time on their hands. Maybe these inventions are not that stupid but the fact is that they are unnecessary. Well, it’s the human nature – always wanting to experiment and invent.

But we have to admit it's hard to read through this list of inventions without a few laughs!

19 bizarre traditions in the world that will send shivers up your spine

Sometimes people practice a ritual because it’s a part of their religion, or it’s such an old tradition that no one questions its existence. To an outsider or a non-practitioner of a religion, these practices can look extreme and shocking.

Here are some of the strangest and creepiest traditions followed in the world:

16 Strangest And Creepiest Coincidences Ever Recorded

A falling baby, saved two times by the same man. Twin brothers, killed in along the same road, two hours apart. 

The world is filled with astonishing occurrences of coincidence and synchronicity that defy explanation. Are these incredible true stories of mere coincidence… or the hand of fate?

 

300,000-year-old skulls found in Morocco shake the foundations of human origin theories

In June 2017, An international team of scientists unearthed teeth, bones and skulls belonging to three Homo sapiens adults, a teenager and a child among animal bones and stone tools in Morocco.

This discovery has pushed back the date of the origin of our species by 100,000 years as the oldest fossils of Homo sapiens before this discovery are about 200,000 years old and were found in East Africa.

How 20 Familiar Products Looked When They First Appeared

We have come a long way in field of technology and there is still long way to go. It feels amazing when we look back and see the evolution of products. It also makes me wondering that how far humans will go in field of technology.

Here is the list of 20 products that have changed their appearance dramatically over time.

Some of Most Powerful Moments from Human History which will Touch Your Soul [Continued]

In case you missed the part 1, here it is.

31. Joseph Dwyer carries an injured boy away from fire and to safety. [Iraq War, c. 2003 - 2011]

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 Christmas

Christmas  is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated generally on December 25 as a religious and cultural holiday by billions of people around the world.  How Much do you know about it? If you want to know more about it, You are at right place then. So, Here are some interesting facts about our favorite festival :

1. Did you ever wonder from where X-mas came from? Actually, X is Greek symbol for Christ so to shorten it up, we usually use X-mas.

2. Christmas trees were first decorated with foods such as apples, nuts and dates.

Niagara Falls Light Show !!!

From the beginning of November until the first week of January, the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights takes place. During these two months a decorated six-kilometer route stretching from Dufferin Islands along the Niagara Parkway, an area known as the Niagara Parks, is illuminated by nearly three million lights and over 100 lighting displays, including fireworks over the falls.

Although the Niagara Falls is illuminated all round the year, the Winter Festival offers a special spectacle. In spring and summer, the colored lights shine for just three hours, but with less daylight in winter, curtains of color wash over the falls each night for up to seven hours.

Interesting Facts About New Year !!!

New Year signifies an end of the 365 days of the present year and the start of a new year, yet again. It is celebrated all over the world with the same zeal, vigor and enthusiasm. Here are some interesting facts about New Year :-

1. New Year is the oldest of all holidays, as it was first observed in ancient Babylon as many as 4000 years ago.

2. Celebrating New Year on January 1 is purely arbitrary, as neither it has agricultural significance nor astronomical. Many countries still celebrate it in spring, the season of rebirth of new crops.

Interesting Facts About Electricity

Electricity is a general term encompassing a variety of phenomena resulting from the presence and flow of electric charge. These include many easily recognizable phenomena, such as lightning, static electricity, and the flow of electrical current in an electrical wire. Here are some interesting facts about electricity :-

1. Electricity travels at the speed of light - more than 186,000 miles per second !!!

2. Thomas Edison didn’t invent the first light bulb – but he did invent one that stayed lit for more than a few seconds.

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.