The show was Originally going to be titled Insomnia Cafe. Once NBC bought the pilot, the Title was changed to Friends Like Us. By the Time the show aired, they had landed on Friends. The Opening of the show has a Fountain was actually shot on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California. When the … Read more
Balloons were First invented in France in the late 18th century. Two Paper makers, Jacques and Joseph Montgolfier, discovered that when paper bags are filled with hot air, the bags rise. The Rubber balloon was invented by Michael Faraday in 1824, during Experiments with various gases. He invented them for use in the lab. Today, … Read more
Arabic numerals, like the ones we use today in English, were actually invented in India. Plus (+) and Minus (-) sign Symbols were used as early as 1489 A.D. When written ‘Forty’ is the only number with letters in Alphabetical order, while ‘One’ is the only one with letters in Reverse order. Abacus is considered … Read more
The Simpsons first Aired on December 17, 1989 and has been running for Longer than any other Scripted prime time TV series. The Fox Broadcasting Company Owns the Rights to the show until 2082. Although the Show is currently owned by Fox, the Producers have Permission to write without any input or hindrances from Fox. … Read more
Scientific research has shown that the Human brain starts Remembering things from the Womb. In fact, Memory begins to work 20 weeks after Conception. Many people associate Memory loss with Aging. However, the Memory loss we see the Older we get is generally because we tend to Exercise our Brains less as we age. You … Read more
The Strawberry fruit was mentioned in Ancient Roman literature in reference to its Medicinal use. Ancient Romans used the Berries to treat Everything from Depression to fever and sore throats. Strawberry come from a Plant called ‘Fragaria’ and are members of the Rose family. Strawberry word has its Origin from Old English words ‘Steowberie’ or … Read more
The word “Magic” is Greek. The first Magicians that have been noticed in History are Persians and Greeks. Alexander Hermann, known as Hermann the Great, a French magician was responsible for the Outfits most Magicians wore – The tall hat and the Cape. In the early 18th century Magic became a Respectable practice and began … Read more
Pizza accounts for more than 10 percent of all Food Service sales. The word ‘Pizza’ dates back over a Thousand years – It was first mentioned in a Latin text written in Southern Italy in 997 CE. The word ‘Pizza’ means ‘Pie’ in Italian. Roughly 1,000 years ago Herb-and-spice-covered circles of Baked dough grew exceptionally … Read more
Marvel’s first Hero, appearing in Marvel #1 in 1939 was The Human Torch – an Android that could Control fire. The Comic book sold more than 800,000 copies. This Marvel Character is also said to be the first Mutant in History. His origins trace back to 5000 years ago, Dating back to the times of … Read more
Ice cream was First invented in seventh century China where King Tang of Shang had a group of Ice men create a Cold dessert made from buffalo milk, flour and camphor. Historians remember that Alexander the Great loved to Eat snow flavored with Nectar and Honey. People in the Persian Empire saved snow in Underground … Read more