History of Magical Illusions and Tricks
Magic illusions have existed for centuries. This performing art has been called magic. But it is not the...
Why pirates wore a patch over one eye
In the early 18th century, the Caribbean Sea was a veritable haven for pirates. In this lawless place,...
History of condoms – when they appeared and who invented them
The first condoms were invented over a thousand years ago. However, contraception did not only protect against pregnancy...
The origin of the Jolly Roger, the main symbol of pirates
Stories about pirates are popular even today. Romantic stories, shipboard adventures on the high seas, the spirit of...
The treadmill was invented to punish criminals in England
Most people involved in fitness are familiar with the concept of the treadmill. In modern parlance, a treadmill...