What happened on this day in history: Sir Francis Drake circumnavigates the globe, actor Johnny Lewis commits a brutal murder before dying himself, and more momentous events from September 26th.1580: Sir Francis Drake Completes His Trip Around The World Wikimedia CommonsSir Francis Drake’s historic circumnavigation of the globe took nearly three years to complete.
Nearly three years after setting sail, Sir Francis Drake returns to port in Plymouth, England, becoming the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. Read More...
As Pablo Escobar's wife, Maria Victoria Henao lived in constant fear of the drug kingpin's world of violence. And yet she stayed with him until his brutal death in 1993.According to Maria Victoria Henao, she met the “love of her life” when she was just 12 years old. She described the 23-year-old man as “affectionate,” “sweet,” and “a gentleman” — not the first words most people would use to describe the infamous cocaine kingpin in history, Pablo Escobar. Read More...
Black holes have captured the interest of scientists and pop culture lovers for the ages. So what happens to the human body if it enters one?There are few things more mysterious than black holes. For some scientists, black holes represent a continuous source of wonder and frustration as they struggle to understand just exactly what makes them tick.
For most everyone else, they represent an unknown, incredibly powerful entity which is so strong that not even light can escape its grasp. Read More...
