Amid the explosiveness of World War II in 1941, the popular comic, “Captain America,” was published by Marvel. Essentially a superhero story, it was created by two renowned cartoon artists: Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Captain America was portrayed as…
14 Facts About Soccer Around The World
Did you know the world’s most popular sport is soccer? The game involves two teams, each having 11 players, competing to score into the opposing team’s goal by moving the ball beyond the goal line. The winner is the team…
Largest Ever Online Poker Wins
Online poker is a relatively new way of winning and losing money. Due to the low commission rates of the digital house, it has become an attractive option for those looking to make money without doing regular work. Commission rates…
The True Story of Hans Schmidt
Hans Schmidt inspired a lot of mixed feelings amongst wrestling fans, but that was his purpose. Every sport needs its heroes and villains and professional wrestling needs them more than most. Connecting with the crowd through an emotional link is…
The True Story of The Nokia “Brick” Design
Smartphones nowadays are all about that speedy performance, slim bezels, powerful cameras – and broken screens. Smartphones are so lightweight, thin, and compact; they practically crack when you sneeze. Gone are the days where you pick up your dropped phone…
20 Strange But True Facts About Ancient Rome
Ancient Rome is one of humankind’s greatest civilizations, spreading across several continents and existing for more than a millennium. Life in ancient Rome was different — so different that it gave us 20 strange, but true, facts about what it…
Stolen Patents Associated with Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison is one of America’s most well-known inventors. He is most famous for the invention of the light bulb, but there are hundreds of various discoveries attributed to him. The history of Edison and his inventions, however, are not…
Humble Beginnings of Judy Garland
It’s hard for a Hollywood fan not to know Judy Garland. With a body of work spanning 4 decades, her most identifying role was playing Dorothy Gale in the 1939 musical “The Wizard of Oz.” However, you might not be…
Other Comic Creators That Stan Lee Took Credit For
Stan Lee was an iconic comic creator who lived a long and productive life. But not all of the characters he was associated with were made solely by him. This became a talking point in the last few years of…