Did Cromwell invent Taxi Cabs?
While Oliver Cromwell didn’t invent taxi cabs, his government regulated hackney carriages in 1654, the earliest form of taxis, in London, establishing an early form
Pushinka daughter of space dog, Strelka
Pushinka was a dog given by the Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, in 1961.
Coast Guard adds first polar icebreaker to its fleet in 25 years
The Coast Guard welcomed its first polar icebreaker in more than 25 years – the recently acquired Aiviq, a commercial vessel renamed CGC Storis.
Charles III visits HMS Prince of Wales
In his role as the Honorary Commodore-in-Chief Aircraft Carriers, His Majesty The King Charles III, made the first visit by a monarch to an RN warship at sea in nearly 40 years.
Infinite Monkey Cage Song Lyrics
Ever since Eric Idle offered up a song for The Infinite Monkey Cage, many of us were flummoxed as to the final words. The search
‘Bookish’ Brings Comfy Crime Set in Post-WWII London
A captivating new project created by “Sherlock” co-creator Mark Gatiss, – who also leads the show’s cast “Bookish” promises viewers a sophisticated exploration of post-WWII London.
