Jack R. Lousma takes a shower in space, he was a member of the crew mission to Skylab, the first space station launched by NASA.
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Amelia Earhart’s last photo
Amelia Earhart photographed before leaving for her final round the world flight attempt, she disappeared the same year. March,1937
Belinograph,1907
Photo of the Belinograph, an early version of the television, with it’s inventor Edouard Belin standing beside it
Mata Hari performing, 1905
Mata Hari or Margaretha Geertruida MacLeod was a Dutch exotic dancer who became famous for her Asian inspired dances, she claimed to be a Javanese princess to build up her on stage personality. She was convicted of spying for Germany during WWI and executed.
The origins of ketchup
The red tangy tomato sauce has become a household staple all over the world and is dubbed America’s favourite condiment, second only to mayonnaise and has long rich history dating back to the 17th century. The origins of the ketchup can be traced back to Asian fermented sauces, the earliest known of which dates back…
Swedish cuisine through the ages
Swedish cuisine has its roots in the climate of the region, the long, harsh winters that are characteristic of the region led to the use of a variety of ingredients and preservation techniques that made it possible to survive harsh winters. It has also undergone influences from the neighboring regions that are evident in its…
The humble origins of the fried rice
Fried rice is the most recognized dish in the world, present in mostly all the cultures around the world varying only in the ingredients used for its preparation, from different kinds of vegetables to seafood. The origins of the fried rice can be traced back to the Sui dynasty in China, in the city of…
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