Musicians who played the oboe in the past often suffered from brain damage due to the air pressure the brain is exposed to when blowing the oboe.
Was Knold and Tot the first cartoon?
Knold and Tot, which started in 1896, is often considered the first cartoon, but the same year the series The Yellow Kid ran.
What country do Easter letters come from?
A gækkebrev is a specifically Danish tradition from Easter.
What is Robinson Crusoe about?
In 1719, Englishman Daniel Defoe published a novel about an English sailor, Robinson Crusoe, who is stranded on a desert island where he must live a hermit’s life until he encounters one of the “savages”, whom he names after the day of the week of the encounter – Friday.
How much does the length of the day increase?
Every century, the length of the day increases by 1/500th of a second because the moon slows down the Earth’s rotation slightly.
How is chlamydia developing?
In 2006, 24,866 people tested positive for chlamydia. This figure is almost twice as many as in 1998.
What was corrugated cardboard used for before?
Corrugated cardboard was patented in England in 1856 for use as bracing for top hats, but it wasn’t until December 20, 1871 that corrugated cardboard was patented for transportation purposes.
How many ships did the German submarine U-9 sink?
The German submarine U-9 succeeded in sinking three ships in one hour: HMS Aboukir, HMS Hogue and HMS Cressi.
What is the best-selling airplane?
The Airbus A320 series is the best-selling airplane in the history of the Airbus company.
