On June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to travel to space. A Russian cosmonaut, Tereshkova’s journey marked a significant milestone in space exploration, paving the way for women in this field. It wasn’t until twenty years later, on June 18, 1983, that the United States sent its first woman to space, Sally…
Chess is one of the oldest board games in human history, known for its intricate blend of intelligence and speed. Celebrated globally since July 20, 1966, International Chess Day commemorates this ancient game every year. Originating in India, the precursor to chess was a game called ‘Chaturanga,’ believed to have been developed between 319-543 CE…
Located in Kaiteiteri Beach, New Zealand, Split Apple Rock stands as a remarkable natural formation. This granite rock, shaped over millions of years, resembles a split apple, hence its name. Geologists estimate its age to be around 120 million years, highlighting its ancient origins. According to Maori mythology, the rock was split by two gods…
William James Sidis, renowned for his extraordinary intellect, lived a remarkable life, spanning an unprecedented 46 years. Born in Ukraine to a psychologist father, Sidis demonstrated exceptional intelligence from a young age, leading to his early admission to Harvard University at just 11 years old. Although he later left Harvard, he continued his academic pursuits…
Sergei Krikalev, a Soviet cosmonaut, found himself stranded in space for 311 days during a mission on the “Mir” space station. In total, he spent 803 days, 9 hours, and 39 minutes in space throughout his career. On December 26, 1991, while Krikalev was in space, the Soviet Union was dissolved. Due to the ensuing…
Hedy Lamarr, often hailed as “the most beautiful woman in the world,” was not only an American film star but also a brilliant electronic engineer whose innovations laid the groundwork for modern wireless communication technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Lamarr, a Jewish immigrant from Nazi-occupied Austria, settled in the United States in 1938. Lamarr played…
Suspended in a small turret below a bomber flying at 10 kilometers altitude in freezing temperatures, ball turret gunners faced death every moment as they fired at enemy planes. Only 40% of those who went on these missions returned alive, the rest falling victim to enemy fire in the sky. These gunners had no parachutes…
Today marks the 34th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Telescope, back on April 24, 1990. It was sent into space aboard the Discovery space shuttle. Even today, NASA proudly celebrates its contribution to space exploration through this remarkable telescope. Located 589 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, the Hubble Telescope continues to explore the…
The day of the first recorded solar eclipse, according to belief, was predicted by the Greek philosopher Thales. It is believed that on May 28, 585 B.C., the solar eclipse occurred, and Thales had foretold this event beforehand. Thales is revered for his contributions to early Greek philosophy and science, and his alleged prediction of…
Lidar is a sophisticated technology for detection and ranging light. In any mysterious forest, its laser penetrates from top to bottom and turns geographical data into images. They are mainly used to study the forest area, but sometimes they discover many ruins of ancient cultures and pyramids. Human culture is very complex. Because archaeologists say…
