The earliest microscopes were called flea glasses because they were predominantly used to observe small insects such as fleas!
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Famed actor Christopher Lee, who played the titular antagonist in “The Man with the Golden Gun”, was actually Ian Fleming’s step cousin. During World War II, both men had even worked for Her Majesty’s Service, albeit in different departments.
The employees at the Unclaimed Baggage Centre at Scottsboro Airport have made some interesting finds over the years, most notably a camera from a space shuttle and – amazingly – the missile guidance system of a fighter jet. Someone must have had a lot of explaining to do...
The familiar red cross against a white background used by the International Red Cross is actually only one of several symbols they use. A few others include the Red Crescent, the Red Crystal, and the Red Lion and Sun. Their original motto was Inter Arma Caritas, which means "In War, Charity", though it has undergone several iterations since.
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Famed actor Christopher Lee, who played the titular antagonist in “The Man with the Golden Gun”, was actually Ian Fleming’s step cousin. During World War II, both men had even worked for Her Majesty’s Service, albeit in different departments.
The employees at the Unclaimed Baggage Centre at Scottsboro Airport have made some interesting finds over the years, most notably a camera from a space shuttle and – amazingly – the missile guidance system of a fighter jet. Someone must have had a lot of explaining to do...
The familiar red cross against a white background used by the International Red Cross is actually only one of several symbols they use. A few others include the Red Crescent, the Red Crystal, and the Red Lion and Sun. Their original motto was Inter Arma Caritas, which means "In War, Charity", though it has undergone several iterations since.
While a baby is in the womb, it can hear voices and other sounds from about 23 weeks of pregnancy, however, babies won’t say their first word until they are about a year old.
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