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The Friendship of Two Writers
Want to know a bit of uncommon knowledge about two of the world's most praised writers? Ernest Hemingway was an American writer born in 1899. He is wildly successful and produced books the many booklovers treasure to this day. Some of the favorites being ‘The Old Man and the Sea’, ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’, and ‘ The Sun Also Rises’. He went on to win a Nobel Prize and a Pulitzer Prize for his writing. Not to mention a bronze star medal for his time in the war. Hemingway was also known for being a raging alcoholic. It is rumored that he once drank sixteen daiquiris in one night, which is awful for your liver but a bit impressive. Although he is mostly famous for his many books I know him from one simple quote.
By Amanda Mitchell3 years ago in FYI
Henry Ford
The age-old question- Ford or Chevy? It has broken relationships, started wars in families, Facebook pages have been created for supporters, men and women have stayed up all night waiting for the arrival of the latest and greatest vehicles to flow off production lines. It is an American icon, a way of life, a tribute to the hardworking citizens of this country, it is up there with Christmas and Apple pie.
By Rose Loren Geer-Robbins3 years ago in FYI
Robbing Peter to Pay Paul
Research into this story came when my youngest son asked me what a Ponzi scheme was. He is learning about economic in school, and financial questions in my house is a new thing. For example- how does the health care industry work? Why do we pay health insurance and still have to pay medical bills? What is interest and who gets to decide what the interest rate is going to be? Why do we have credit cards? How do you get a mortgage? How does the government know how much taxes to charge and how do you know that you are not paying too much? Now, I know that many of you think that these are simple questions- but go ahead, break it down for a 13-year-old in a way that makes sense. I will wait....
By Rose Loren Geer-Robbins3 years ago in FYI
Science Misconceptions
Folk science and actual science differ considerably in many cases. While they may not have much bearing on every day life, these misconceptions are still troubling and should be corrected by science communicators and educators. While the list is nearly endless, here are just a few science misconceptions.
By Daniel Goldman3 years ago in FYI
Uncommon Knowledge Is Not Very Common
I'm one of those people that since birth is on that eternal quest for knowledge and it could be because I am a Sagittarian by birth, driven to constantly learn. Learning new things with a healthy curiosity can over a long period of time enlighten ones scope of the world. It seems to me that common knowledge is not all that common because most people are not paying attention, to anything. Then we have the other problem in an information filled internet world where a lot of people put out incorrect and deliberate bad information. On the other hand uncommon knowledge is very well hidden from most of us.
By William O'Neal Stringer3 years ago in FYI
Brontosaurus Isn't A Real Dinosaur
Almost everybody has loved dinosaurs at some point. Some, like me, have never "grown out" of our obsession with these prehistoric beasts. As such, we have a healthy love of them even when times are tough. it is the mystery, the absolute greatness of them that I have come to respect. As such, I have accumulated 34 years of dinosaur trivia to astound your friends with!
By Alex Arbios3 years ago in FYI
Why Do People Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
In our age of information, knowledge is more accessible than it has ever been in human history. But not all sources keep to the same veracity. To the skeptic, it may seem easy to discern between truth and fiction, but anyone can be mislead. Too often we find loved ones, friends, and perhaps even ourselves believing false information, stubbornly holding fast to claims that seem beyond reason.
By Olivia L. Dobbs3 years ago in FYI
FIRE!
Nothing can empty a building faster than someone yelling the word FIRE! The history of fires and firefighting is filled with unbelievable stories and fascinating facts The story is a tribute to the firefighters who developed innovations in the fight against fire and risked their lives in the line of duty.
By Mary Chris Foxworthy3 years ago in FYI