Though successful multi-million-dollar robberies are common on the silver screen, real-life criminals are not usually so lucky. Some crafty masterminds, however, have made their mark in underworld history by carrying out some impressively crafty heists. This infographic, made by Simpli Safe, details some of the craftiest criminals and greatest heists in history. These heists … [Read more...]
Any pieces of content about history. Includes American history as well as worldwide.
The History of Beauty
Did you know that Queen Elizabeth died with about a quarter-inch of lead makeup on her face? Or that the ancient Egyptians were the first people to use cosmetics as we now know them? These aren't the only weird facts from the long, complex history of cosmetics and beauty. We take our daily beauty rituals for granted, but standards of beauty, and methods to obtain them, have … [Read more...]
The Evolution of the Toothbrush
Dentistry and dental hygiene have come quite a long way in the past several centuries. Most of us no longer rely upon chewing on stalks to keep our pearly whites fresh; and likewise, most dentists no longer offer whiskey as the anesthesia of choice before performing an extraction. This infographic by Fortis explains the evolution of the toothbrush. It contains information … [Read more...]
Fast Food: the History and Consumer Statistics
This infographic by The Survey Notes describes the history, facts and consumer statistics of the multi-billion-dollar fast food industry. It contains information about the rise of the industry and its associated products, from the invention of the Coca-Cola and hamburgers in the late 19th century to the present day. It also details the how the popularity of fast food has … [Read more...]
What Could You Buy For a Nickel?
Where once there were dime stores, now there are dollar stores. Whereas a penny could once buy you a delicious chocolate candy, it now affords you just a wish. There was even a time in which you could use a single nickel to see a movie, while today you’d need five of them to simply afford a packet of noodles. Due to myriad economic fluctuations, the worth of cold-hard cash has … [Read more...]