Wit Newly Revived was an 18th-century collection of rhyming riddles and puzzles published (according to its fairly lengthy subtitle) “For the trial of wit, and diversion of persons of either sex, to ...
But one shouldn’t confuse rust-resistant with rust-proof. In certain cases, stainless steel can develop rust. If the chromium content is low, or if the material is exposed to chlorine or saltwater, ...
In the 1980s, media hysteria saw demonic undertones in everything from ‘Mister Ed’ to Pampers diapers. In the 1970s, films like The Exorcist, The Omen, and The Amityville Horror thrilled audiences ...
Shipwrecks continue to be a source of fascination for maritime historians and the general public alike. The image of a once-powerful vessel claimed by the sea is a testament to human fallibility ...
These days, we use ‘GOP’ to refer to Republicans—but that wasn’t always the case. / Carol Yepes/GettyImages You’ll often hear the Republican Party called “the GOP.” The initialism ...