From multiple bachelors and graduate degrees to serving in World War 1. The multilingual mathematician, physicist, and astronomer led quite the life.Wikimedia CommonsEdwin Hubble was a record-holding athlete in high school, University of Chicago graduate, World War 1 veteran, University of Oxford graduate, and holder of a Ph.D. in astronomy.
The mere mention of the name “Hubble” will yield immediate recognition in nearly everyone. Though most are likely familiar with it because of the Hubble Space Telescope, the man behind the name deserves just as much acknowledgment as his many impressive achievements have wrought. Read More...
Legendary samurai warrior Hattori Hanzō, known as "Demon Hanzō," fought like hell to make sure his clan ruled over a united Japan.Wikimedia CommonsA portrait of Hattori Hanzō from the 17th century.
If the name Hattori Hanzō sounds familiar, then you’re either a samurai enthusiast — or you’ve seen Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill series.
In the films, the protagonist procures her deathly sword from a man with the same name. He was once an accomplished swordsmith, but, at the time of the film’s events, he’s retired to become a sushi chef in Okinawa, Japan. Read More...
Authorities say that it's uncommon for such a large cache of World War II weapons to be buried all at once.COURTESY OF NISHITOKYO CITYThousands of swords and other weapons were discovered underneath an elementary school on the outskirts of Tokyo, Japan.
About 1,400 firearms and 1,200 swords were discovered buried underneath an elementary school in Tokyo, Japan. Authorities said that they believe the weapons are from the World War II era and likely belonged to the Japanese Imperial Army. Read More...
