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These are the haunting last words of doomed airplane pilots Black boxes record everything going on in the cockpits of crashing planes. These are the last words of their doomed pilots.
It’s statistically safer to travel in an airplane than by car, but that doesn’t mean accidents don’t happen. While airplanes go through rigorous maintenance and crashes are relatively rare, airplane crashes happen for a wide variety of reasons – attacks, miscommunication, and electrical malfunctions are all possible risks. There are rarely survivors. Here are the most haunting last words from pilots moments before their fatal crash. Pacific Southwest Airlines, Flight 182 – September 25, 1978 Watch this video on YouTube Pacific Southwest Airlines was founded in 1949, and it wasn’t until September 25, 1978 when they had their first fatal accident. The Pacific Southwest Airlines was descending and about to…
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These ancient technologies were way ahead of their time Incredible artifact discoveries reveal many ancient cultures were capable of far more than previously thought.
People tend to think of ancient civilizations and their technologies as primitive, but while certainly not as impressive as our 2020 technology trends, it’s still incredible what they were able to do with the limited tools and resources available to them. Incredible artifact discoveries have shown that some of these cultures were way ahead of their time and capable of far more than previously thought. From ancient alarm clocks to an industrial revolution that almost happened thousands of years ago with the invention of steam power, here are 10 fascinating ancient technologies. The Lycurgus Cup, a 4th century Roman technicolor cup The beautiful Lycurgus Cup is a Roman glass cup…
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The most notorious insane asylums in history Gothic palaces of abuse and neglect that will send a chill down your spine.
Before 1844, the mentally ill were stashed away in prisons and the basements of public buildings. But in the middle of the 19th century, reformers like Dorothea Dix pushed to improve the standing of those with serious mental illness, an effort that led to the construction of sprawling psychiatric hospitals with names like the State Lunatic Hospital at Danvers and the Athens Lunatic Asylum. Many of these new facilities were built under the Kirkbride Plan, an architectural guideline which ensured the maximum amount of privacy and comfort for the patients. However the concept of “building as treatment” soon fell out of favor, and most American mental asylums became overcrowded Gothic…
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The 15 red flags that reveal you’re about to get fired It's better to have quit than having been fired. Look out for these signs that definitely mean your company wants you gone.
People can get fired for any number of reasons – for the way they look, the things they say, not “voluntarily” doing those lame social events, and approximately 1,692 other excuses. If you’ve ever been kicked to the curb you know the feeling of embarrassment and anger that can come with it. If you’ve never experienced it, we salute you and hope your lucky streak continues. Sometimes the best (and most satisfying) scenario for the employee is to extravagantly quit before getting fired, and the rest of the time it’s better to just get ahead of an official dismissal any way. Whether or not you’re brave enough to carry out…
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20 crazy smart travel hacks that will level up your vacation Cheaper, faster, better, stronger.
Turn on “Private Browsing” for cheaper flights Airlines and travel sites are no different from other modern companies, and record as much data about you as possible. One of the things they do with this data is to jack up your price based on criteria like whether you’ve already searched for and seen any prices. This is to create a sense of urgency and encourage impulse buying. So give Private Browsing a try, and also check prices from a different device or browser altogether. Mark your baggage as “fragile” Not only will your stuff get handled more carefully, it’s also more likely to get stacked on top. The result: you…
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The catchy genius of the ‘nonsense song’ It's easy to dismiss nonsense songs as silly and dumb, but they have a rich history and channel the very lifeblood of rock'n'roll.
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Things school doesn’t teach you about money—but should Students are more ignorant than ever when it comes to real-world stuff like financial literacy.
Students today are being churned out of college more ignorant than ever before, at least when it comes to real-world stuff like financial literacy. A study in the Journal of Consumer Marketing reveals that the majority of college students now don’t even know the interest rates on their credit cards. That’s because behind the veneer of high tech gadgets, the whole education system is a relic from simpler times. Your grandparents could go to college for the few hundred dollars they earned in their spare time and come out set for life, but students today are taking out hundreds of thousands of dollars in crippling life-long loans to learn a…
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The caves and tunnels nobody can explain Ancient goblin caves, underground pyramid secrets, and even a preschool's Satanic underground. Let's go caving.
Humans have always been fascinated with spaces in the ground beneath our feet, whether for the possibility of discovering a long-lost civilization, the gates to the underworld, or forgotten treasures. When we can’t account for what we do find, these caves and tunnels become a gold mine for the inevitable folklore. Early humans often left tunnels behind without an obvious explanation – especially before written language was invented. Other times, the purpose of these tunnels were intentionally kept as closely guarded secrets. Sometimes the actual truth is just dull and boring. Regardless, these unexplained underground spaces are interesting and we can’t help but wonder about their secrets. Germany’s “erdställe” goblin…
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The symbiotic relationship of technology and education The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Technology and education are two words that define the modern era. The most significant difference between the past and the present is that we live in a technologically advanced society. That was never possible without education and incrementally building on the successes and mistakes of our forebears. To say that education has led to technological advancement is correct. But if we analyze the matter the other way around – that will be equally true as well. Technological advancement has helped spread education in a multitude of ways. This article discusses how technological advancement has created a need for education and helped it propagate. Replacement of humans by robots More and…
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12 conspiracy theories about the Columbine High School massacre From the ridiculous to the thought-provoking: a roundup of Columbine conspiracy theories and weird odds 'n ends.
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Medieval gambling: high stakes games in the Middle Ages The folly of many, and suppressed whenever authorities felt the gentry were impoverishing themselves. It nevertheless flourished.
Just like today, people in the Middle Ages (5th to 15th century) liked to play games to pass the time. And where there’s games, there’s gambling. Gambling in the middle ages was of course a lot different from pointing your browser at King Casino and clicking yourself to victory on Jumanji video slot, but no matter what time period you’re from, backing games up with stakes will get your adrenaline pumping that much faster and our ancestors would have experienced the same thrill we do. Despite pushback from the church and law enforcement, gambling was an unrelenting force for people in all levels of society. Here are our top 10…
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The pitfalls of technology in education The advantages are undeniable, but watch out for these traps.
When it comes to shaping the world around us, technology is one of the most robust tools we can use. Plenty of educational institutions are riding this new wave of inventions into a bright future. The conveniences that come with using technology are currently unmatched. Teachers can now conduct lessons over the internet, issue and receive assignments, test, and grade their students without having to go to class. We see an influx in the number of people capable of accessing formal education due to these advantages. But our reliance on technology does come with its own set of issues. This article will explore them and discuss how they affect our…
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