Scientists are now hoping that their research on the Great Smog of London will lead to other environmental breakthroughs and help solve problems in countries with high air pollution rates.Getty ImagesLondon’s Tower Bridge through the smog.
The Great Smog of London descended upon the city on Dec. 5, 1952.
A strange fog, yellow-black in color and thicker than even the native residents of the always foggy London had never seen before. The smell of the fog was different too, a smoky, chemical smell. Read More...
The ubiquitous summer drink may have its origins in the circus -- which means a pretty nasty start.Lisa Fotios/Pexels
Pink lemonade. Usually associated with hot summer days and cool sips in the shade, this rosy variety of the ever-popular drink has been quenching thirsts for over a century, though the tale of its invention is likely to leave a pretty sour taste in your mouth. While the exact origins of the recipe remain unclear, researchers have narrowed it down to two possible sources, both of which reach back to the days when traveling circuses could be found touring countrysides from coast to coast. Read More...
Creative energy is really harnessed when shared. Such is the case with legendary journalist Hunter S. Thompson and the art of Ralph Steadman.Paul Weedon
Creative energy is often really harnessed when shared, and the relationship between Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman is no exception. Virtually anything that Thompson produced during his career featured Steadman’s wonderfully bizarre illustrations, which greatly complemented the out-there, Gonzo brand of journalism that Thompson pioneered in the latter quarter of the 20th century. Read More...
