Alphonse Gabriel Capone, better known as Al “Scarface” Capone, occupies a prominent place in the annals of American crime. Born on January 17, 1899, in Brooklyn, New York, Al Capone was the middle child of a large Italian immigrant family. The Capone family frequently moved around Brooklyn, driven by the need to secure affordable housing. …
Contrary to the popular image of medieval Britons as unsanitary, historical records reveal a more nuanced reality. While they may not have understood the link between waste and disease, they were aware of the unpleasant odors and took measures to manage waste, albeit not always effectively. In major medieval cities like London, the management of …
The practice of attaching money instead of stamps to letters has sparked curiosity, but is it a reliable method? Let’s unravel the facts behind this intriguing notion and explore its validity. In the US, sending a letter with money taped as postage seems plausible, even combining coins and stamps to cover costs. However, this practice …
Sovereign immunity is a perk of being the current monarch of many countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and a whole lot more. To sum up, the Queen is essentially immune from legal consequences due to her status as a sovereign, often known as crown immunity. Does this imply that the Queen might abdicate whenever …
Tetanus, a disease that might seem distant and archaic to many, has been humanity’s uninvited companion since the earliest recorded medical history. The tale begins with a vivid case from around 380 B.C.E., described by Hippocrates, the father of medicine. A ship’s master, after injuring his finger, experienced a series of alarming symptoms, ultimately leading …
Bubble Wrap, today synonymous with packaging and protection, began its journey quite differently. Invented in 1957 in Hawthorne, New Jersey, by engineers Al Fielding and Swiss inventor Marc Chavannes, its original purpose was far from packaging. The duo aimed to create a new type of textured wallpaper. They experimented by sealing two shower curtains together, …