Thomas Edison Invents Light Bulb and Myths About Himself
The electric light wasn’t Thomas Edison’s first invention, nor was he the first to create an alternative to gaslight. Electric lights already existed on a streetlight scale when, on this day in 1879, Edison tested the one he’s famous for. Though he didn’t come up with the whole concept, his light bulb was the first that proved practical, and affordable, for home illumination. The trick had been choosing a filament that would be durable but inexpensive, and the team at Edison’s “invention factory” in Menlo Park, New Jersey, tested more than 6,000 possible materials before finding one that fit the bill: carbonized bamboo.
TikTokers Lunden and Olivia Spark Debate on Apologies
A social media firestorm swirling around the TikTok-famous couple Lunden and Olivia Stallings has reignited a discussion over how public figures should issue apologies online. Lunden and Olivia—a 26-year-old couple who became beloved on TikTok over the last three years by posting endearing “day in the life” vlogs and “get ready with me” posts—were receiving heightened attention for the wedding-related content posted in the lead-up to their Oct. 1 nuptials. But that attention soured after old tweets from each featuring racist language resurfaced online in the days following the wedding.
Today's Famous Birthdays - On This Day
August26 Calendar 1540 King Magnus of Holstein, Danish prince and King of Livonia (1570-78), born in Copenhagen Castle (d. 1583) 1596 Frederick V, Elector Palentine (1610-23), King of Bohemia (1619-20), defeated at Battle of White Mountain, born in Deinschwang, Palatinate (d. 1632) 1627 Thomas Bullis, English composer, baptized in Ely, England (d. 1708) 1687 Willem de Fesch, Dutch violinist and composer (Joseph), born in Alkmaar, North Holland, The Netherlands (d.
Top 10 Books You Were Forced to Read in School
One of the great coming-of-age tales, A Separate Peace is also one of the darker novels assigned to teenagers. The plot revolves around two roommates at Devon, a New England boarding school, during the summer and winter of 1942. The narrator, Gene, an introverted, studious Southerner, recalls his relationship with his best friend Phineas, known as “Finny,” a charismatic, gregarious athlete. Over the course of the summer, Gene becomes envious of Finny’s graceful, easy demeanor and takes part in an accident that ends Finny’s athletic career.
Top 7 largest states in Nigeria by landmass
As of my last update in September 2021, Nigeria is a country with 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The top 7 largest states in Nigeria by land area are as follows: Niger State ADVERTISEMENT
Niger State holds the distinction of being the largest state in Nigeria by land mass. Located in the North-Central region of the country, Niger State covers an approximate land area of 76,363 square kilometers.
TRIALS: One Sick Assassin - TIME
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I glided my hand over her back and side and rear for a closer inspection. "You're not supposed to do that." "What?" "Touch me." "Why?" "That's the rules." "Are you kidding?" I was thinking that she would be a thief not to return a part of the $30. But she kept it & complaimented me on my suit. I told her it was lousy (just a disguise to get close to Nixon.
Tropical Storm Arthur Heads to North Carolina's Outer Banks
Updated: May 18, 2020 7:13 AM EDT | Originally published: May 17, 2020 10:19 AM EDT
The first named storm of hurricane season—Tropical Storm Arthur—formed off of Florida’s east coast Saturday and is strengthening as it approaches North Carolina’s Outer Banks as of Monday morning.
The storm is moving at 14 mph in a north-northeast direction with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and is about 85 miles south-southwest of Morehead City, North Carolina as of 5 a.
Under New PACT Act, Camp Lejeune Victims May Get Closure
Many of Ann Johnson’s life milestones were marked at Camp Lejeune, a sprawling U.S. Marine Corps base camp on the North Carolina coast. She moved to the base in 1982, when her stepfather was stationed there. In 1983, she graduated from Camp Lejeune High School. In 1984, she got married and, at the age of 18, gave birth to her first child at the on-base hospital.
Johnson had a difficult pregnancy, gaining 120 pounds due to a complication that leads to excess amniotic fluid.
Vladimir Putin is dating Rupert Murdochs ex-wife, Wendi Deng
The Russian president, 63, dissolved his marriage of 30 years with Lyudmila Putina in April 2014. The couple have two daughters together, Maria, 30, and Yekaterina, 29. 47-year-old Deng's marriage was also ended when her ex-husband, Rupert Murdoch, 85, filed for divorce after 14 years of marriage in June 2013 after he reportedly grew suspicious of her relationship with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, an allegation which was strongly denied by a spokesperson of the ex-PM.
Watch Dr. Pimple Popper Remove a Massive Shoulder Lipoma in New YouTube Video
According to The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a lipoma is a made up of fat tissue. The growths are usually painless and commonly grow on the upper back area, as with the patient in . What can be painful, however, is wresting with a lipoma, which is why Dr. Pimple Popper first uses a local anesthetic to numb her patient. The brave patient later says the procedure tickles, leading Dr.