Japan became the world’s biggest car manufacturer at 1972, and it still is.

Medical ultrasound technology was first developed for submarines during the Second World War.

By 1940, the Dutch Committee for Jewish Refugees had facilitated the emigration from Europe of 22,000 Jews.

Scholar Miriam Griffin believes that the Roman emperor Nero was hounded by fear, panic, and persecutory delusions at the end of his reign.

When a squirrel brings food to its cubs, its cheeks expand to the size of an orange.

Myriad recipes for corn chowder began circulating in U.S. cookbooks since 1884.

Many past British colonies keep the UK flag as part of their own flags as independent states.

When there is an absence of reliable information about drugs, the risks involved in using them are greatly increased.

August has the highest percentage of births in Germany.

Caro Planetarium in Brazil uses numerous optical fibers and lenses to portray the night sky.

The oldest evidence of wine-making was found near Tbilisi after scientists found jar fragments with signs of the fermented alcohol.

U.S. regulators have approved the first digital pill with an embedded sensor to track if patients are taking their medication properly.

Scottish engineer Adam Clark spent 10 years of his life building a Bridge in Budapest.

Beethoven’s seventh symphony premiered in Vienna, conducted by the composer himself.

The first U.S. attempt to launch a satellite failed with an explosion on the launch pad.