In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we wanted to take this opportunity to rewind, and share one of our favorite Fun Fact Friday posts! Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr. was a fan of Star Trek? It’s true! Actress Nichelle Nichols, who played the role of Lieutenant Uhura, has told the
Fun Fact Friday: Albert Einstein
The are few historical figures more interesting and amusing than Albert Einstein, so it’s probably not surprising that there are a number of fun and amazing facts about the legendary scientist! When he was a small boy, his father let him play with a compass, which fascinated Einstein, and sparked his interest in science. He
Fun Fact Friday: Lincoln and Booth
Did you know that Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Booth, saved President Lincoln’s son’s life, prior to Lincoln’s assassination? It’s true! Edwin Booth was actually a nationally known Shakespearean actor, and happened to be in New Jersey at the time, coincidentally sharing a train platform with Robert Lincoln. Interestingly, Robert Lincoln knew exactly who
Fun Fact Friday: Random Fun Facts!
While writing Fun Fact Friday, I encounter lots of fun facts that are interesting, but don’t necessarily require an entire article. With that in mind, here are some of the random fun facts I’ve collected! Goats’ eyes have horizontal and somewhat rectangular pupils. In Britain, they call underwear “pants” and they call pants “trousers”. Crickets’
Fun Fact Friday: Ludwig van Beethoven
Did you know that Beethoven often dipped his head in cold water prior to composing? It’s true! Here are some other fun facts about Ludwig van Beethoven: Beethoven’s first symphony was so bizarre sounding, it was initially believed to be intended as a musical joke. His Symphony No. 9 was the first known symphony to
Fun Fact Friday: Van Gogh
Did you know that Vincent Van Gogh actually had an older brother who was also named Vincent Van Gogh? It’s true! Here are some other interesting facts about Van Gogh: Van Gogh was a self taught artist, with very little training. He painted about 900 paintings over the course of 10 years. Van Gogh is
Fun Fact Friday: Martin Luther King Jr. was a Trekkie!
Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr. was a fan of Star Trek? It’s true! Actress Nichelle Nichols, who played the role of Lieutenant Uhura, has told the now-famous story of when she was considering quitting Star Trek, after the conclusion of the show’s first season. While she enjoyed being on the show, she
Fun Fact Friday: Edison’s greatest invention is retiring this year!
Did you know that Thomas Edison’s greatest invention (phonograph aside), the incandescent light bulb, is being retired this year? It’s true! As of 2014, the standard light bulbs that we all grew up with are going away for good. This is due to the fact that they aren’t energy efficient. 75% of the energy a
Fun Fact Friday: Abraham Lincoln
Most folks know that Abe Lincoln was a great president, but did you know he was a great wrestler as well? It’s true! Here are some other fun facts about Lincoln: Lincoln was born in a one-room log cabin. He owned a general store in New Salem, Illinois. Lincoln was a lawyer and sometimes worked
Fun Fact Friday: Nikola Tesla
Did you know that Nikola Tesla, inventor of the Tesla Coil, also invented the AC (alternating current) system that is still used to power our homes even today? It’s true! Considered eccentric by many, Tesla was a brilliant inventor, and was briefly employed by Thomas Edison as an electrical engineer. Tesla and Edison went their
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