Where did the tennis scoring system come from?
2023 The are multiple theories of where the tennis scoring system came from. I’ve summarized those here. In sports, if you don’t score, a common saying is that you scored…
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What Is Osama Bin Ladens “Letter to America?” | Read The Full Text
WHAT IS OSAMA BIN LADEN’S “LETTER TO AMERICA?” Osama bin Laden, the founder of al-Qaeda, wrote a letter to the American people (read below) that is often referred to as…
Why Is Massachusetts a Commonwealth and Not a State?
You’re about to uncover why Massachusetts stands out as a Commonwealth, not just any state. It’s a tale woven with historical threads and a dash of legal mystique. You’ll see…
Is there pumpkin in pumpkin spice?
There generally is no pumpkin in pumpkin spice (a.k.a pumpkin pie spice). The name comes from pumpkin spice giving pumpkin pie its distinct flavor, not its ingredients. Recently, some companies…
Why do FM radio stations end in odd numbers?
FM radio stations end in odd numbers to prevent interference. The reason they are odd numbers rather than even numbers is that 1 (odd number) is the first number we…
Why are Israelis called Zionists?
The term “Zionist” comes from the Hebrew word “Tziyonut,” which means “return to Zion.” Zion is a hill in Jerusalem that is considered to be the holy mountain of the…
What company makes funeral hearses?
The chassis of funeral hearses (aka funeral coaches) in America are mostly made by Cadillac, Buick, and Lincoln, although no company has a dedicated hearse division. Since the 1990’s most…
Where did the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs come from?
It’s very bizarre that rabbits and colored eggs are used to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, especially since rabbits don’t lay eggs. There are a few different theories on the…
What do the symbols on the back of the U.S. dollar bill mean?
Pull out a dollar bill or use this image for reference as you read through this post. THE PYRAMID The pyramid and the eagle on the back of the dollar…
Who was Saint Patrick and Why Do We Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
St. Patrick‘s Day is the celebration of the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and Irish culture in general. But who is St. Patrick? St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He…