Past & Present

Energy drinks are ubiquitous, and despite cautions, their consumption is rising at an increasingly concerning pace. As safety apprehensions grow, the persistent questions remain: Is it advisable for anyone to consume energy drinks? For those who seek a rapid "pick-me-up" from these beverages, what constitutes an excessive amount? Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it!

An investigation into fraud has been initiated by U.K. law enforcement regarding the Post Office of Britain. This inquiry stems from a miscarriage of justice wherein hundreds of postmasters were wrongly implicated in theft, ultimately attributed to a malfunctioning computer system. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it!

In recent times, significant strides have been made in modern medicine, and our comprehension of pathology has reached unprecedented levels. Nevertheless, history serves as a reminder that errors are frequently interwoven with the quest for scientific progress. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it!

The tale of Edward Mordrake, born with two faces, is recounted in both the Post and the 1896 encyclopedia "Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine." Despite this, no concrete evidence supports the story. While skeptics consider it a hoax, some believers persist in their conviction. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it!

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it!

A panel of United Nations experts Wednesday “expressed alarm” over Alabama’s planned execution of a death row inmate later this month by nitrogen hypoxia. Kenneth Eugene Smith is set to be executed 25.01.2024 by the practice, which the panel called “an untested method of execution which may subject him to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or even torture.” Smith would be the first inmate executed by nitrogen hypoxia, which the Alabama Legislature approved in 2018 but that no state has ever used. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it!

Jonathan the tortoise is estimated to have been born in 1832, which means he's lived through 40 U.S. presidents and eight British monarchs. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it!

Kim Ju Ae, the daughter of Kim Jong Un, will likely succeed her father as North Korea’s leader, according to South Korea’s spy agency NIS—though little is known about her since making several public appearances over the last year, increasing speculation about her potential leadership. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it!

Archaeologists also found the remains of three people inside the bakery — likely workers who weren't able to escape when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it!

Researchers Discover That The Great Wall Of China Has A ‘Living Skin’ That’s Protected It For Centuries. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it!

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wrapped the year with fresh threats of a nuclear attack on Seoul and orders for a military arsenal build-up to prepare for a war that can “break out at any time” on the peninsula. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it!

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on Monday 01.01.2024, according to the United States Geological Survey and the Japan Meteorological Agency. Agency officials switched the warning at around 8:30 p.m. local time, about four hours after the 7.5 magnitude quake struck western Japan on Monday. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it!

The 1938–1939 German Expedition to Tibet, a German scientific expedition, took place between April 1938 and August 1939 under the leadership of the German zoologist and SS-officer Ernst Schäfer Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it!

The story of Margaret Howe Lovatt, who in the 1960s took part in a NASA-funded research project, in which she developed an unusual relationship with a dolphin named Peter. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it

Nicolas Puech is a French billionaire heir and businessman, a fifth-generation descendant of Thierry Hermès, the founder of the luxury fashion brand Hermès. He was born in 1943 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, and is known for owning 5% of Hermès, with a fortune valued at €12 billion as of 2023. Puech made headlines when it was reported that he intended to leave a significant portion of his wealth to his former gardener by adopting him, a move that was met with opposition from the charitable foundation he founded. Puech lives in Martigny, Switzerland, and the planned adoption, aimed at bequeathing at least half of his multibillion-dollar fortune to his gardener, has sparked controversy. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it

The Forbes Billionaires list is typically updated annually, and the rankings and net worth of individuals can change over time due to various factors such as market fluctuations, investments, and business activities. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it

As the Devil Comet races towards Earth, its next perihelion passage is April 21, 2024. It will also be visible to the naked eye when it makes its closest approach on June 2, 2024. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it

The New Year's Eve Ball is a prominent symbol associated with the celebration of New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York City. The most famous New Year's Eve Ball drop takes place at the Times Square Ball Drop event, which has become a global tradition. The Times Square Ball is a large, illuminated ball that descends from the flagpole atop One Times Square at midnight on December 31 to mark the beginning of the new year. The tradition dates back to 1907 when the first ball drop took place to welcome the year 1908. The original ball was made of iron and wood and was adorned with 100 light bulbs. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it

Next year will be busy. Crypto is having a resurgent moment, and this past year's conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried and guilty plea from Changpeng Zhao, the potential approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund and just a general upswing in the market are sure to have a lot of people feeling hopeful about this industry's future. But lawmakers and regulators aren't likely to spend less time on crypto issues either. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it

NIO is a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer known for high-performance electric cars. Hello! My channel is about me being on the lookout for interesting old and new articles, and transforming them into videos. If you like this kind of content, subscribe. If not, skip it Key models include the ES8 and ES6, both electric SUVs, and the ET7 sedan. NIO is recognized for its innovative battery-swapping technology, aiming to address EV charging concerns. The company has a strong focus on performance, participating in the Formula E racing series. NIO vehicles feature advanced autonomous driving capabilities.