
The Kuiper Belt is named for astronomer Gerard Kuiper, who published a scientific paper in 1951 that speculated about objects beyond Pluto.

The Kuiper Belt is named for astronomer Gerard Kuiper, who published a scientific paper in 1951 that speculated about objects beyond Pluto.

The most expensive bowl of soup is from a Kai Mayfair restaurant. It costs $190 and has to be pre-ordered 5 days in advance.

Louis Pasteur was responsible for saving France’s silkworm industry that was practically decimated in the mid 19th century.

The average American now consumes 37mil lbs. of minerals, metals and fuel, over the course of a lifetime. That includes 2,000lbs of copper, 6,000lbs of aluminum, 1,000lbs of lead, 1,000 lbs. of zinc and 1.8 oz of gold per person

In 2015 the TSA collected $765,759.15 in loose change at airport security checkpoints across the country. They get to keep all of it.

George Washington was born on February 11, 1731. After Great Britain adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752, Washington’s birthday was moved to Feb 22, 1732.