The phosphorescence of many objects, chemicals, and products emits light. The glowing of some critters serves a purpose, such as fireflies, which attract mates and deter predators. Radium is an example of a radioactive substance that glows as it decays. On the other hand, tonic water can be made to glow. Some of the most … Read more
Congratulations if you have a pile of money you want to burn-but don’t start it on fire. In the United States, burning money is illegal and punishable by up to ten years in prison. Additionally, it is illegal to tear a dollar bill or even flatten a penny under the weight of a locomotive. Defacing … Read more
You can learn more about our review process here. Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products. If you click on our links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. Television producers around the world (and a few cable channels) have made it possible for you to learn about World War … Read more
Pirates, buccaneers, corsairs, and other scurvy sea dogs robbed merchantmen and treasure fleets during the so-called “Golden Age of Piracy.” Some of these men, such as Blackbeard, “Black Bart” Roberts, and Captain William Kidd, became very famous. What about their pirate ships? As famous as the men who sailed these ships were the ships these … Read more
A ton is the weight of one thousand pounds. The term originated in the mining industry in the late 1800’s. Today, it’s still used in the mining industry as a reference for the amount of coal that can be mined in a day. But the term has been adopted by the general public and has … Read more