Athazagoraphobia is the fear of being forgotten or ignored by someone you care about. Source
When You Are Afraid Of Being Forgotten
The Father of an Empire Was Daddy to a Whole Lot More
A 2003 study concluded that as many as 16 million currently living men carry the Genghis Khan’s DNA. Within Mongolia, itself, as much as 8% of the population can claim genetic descent […]
May 1 — a Day for Kings
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May 1st in history: May 1st seems to be a big day for “kings” … On May 1st of 1328, the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton recognized the Kingdom of…
After Escaping Cannibals, Dealing With Politicians Was Easy
In September 1944 nine US airmen were shot down over Chichi Jima, a small island 700 miles south of Tokyo, Japan. Of these nine men, only one evaded capture by the Japanese. […]
Rhubarb: It Has a Sound, Even if it Doesn’t Sound Tasty
When it comes to rhubarb, few people are undecided. People either love its taste or they hate it. Voices on either side are so loud that they can easily drown out another sound: […]
Which Batman is Worth His Weight in Batman?
In Babylon, a batman was a unit of weight. It was equal to 7 pounds, five ounces. Following is the weight of the actors who have played Batman, as measured by the […]
The Diet of the Stars
It’s always a matter of interest when a big star finds a diet that works. If losing weight is your goal, you might want to find out the secret of the biggest […]
Dog Dinner Parties and Shoe Calendars: the Life of Francis Egerton
Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater (May 21, 1736 – March 8, 1803), is remembered as the “father of British inland navigation.” He is credited for the Bridgewater Canal, commonly identified as […]
How Bad Scheduling and a Misguided Con Scheme Changed the World
Johannes Gutenberg (circa 1400 – February 3, 1468) was responsible for one of the pivotal inventions in all of history: the moveable-type printing press. That invention, more than any other, allowed mankind […]
Meet the Woman Whose Name is on the Declaration of Independence
Women would not receive the right to vote in the United States until 1920. Ironically, 144 years before this oversight was addressed, it was a woman who played a key role in […]
Indiana Jones and the Droids He Wasn’t Looking For
Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones doesn’t miss much, but he apparently overlooked pretty conclusive evidence of a civilization that existed long ago in a galaxy far away. Steven Spielberg, the creator of […]
The Pharoah, Flies, and Honey
Egyptian Pharaoh Pepi II (2284 BC – c. 2216 BC) had an extreme dislike of flies and an ingenious way of dealing with the problem. He would cover servants with honey and use […]
Santa Anna and the Lost Legs
Antonio López de Santa Anna (1794-1876) lost his leg in the service of his country, and he wanted to make sure no one ever forgot it. He also lost two other legs, […]
Who was the Best-Paid Athlete of All Time?
In today’s era of multi-million dollar salaries for professional sports figures, it might surprise you that even the wealthiest of modern athletes cannot hold a candle to the best-paid sportsman of all […]
Meet the Moon Diamond Cat
The Siamese cat originated in Siam — modern day Thailand. In the Thai language, that most-easily recognizable breed is known by another name: Wichien Maat. It translates as “Moon Diamond.”
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