PostsCommentsfactoids in #leofinance • 2 hours ago@factoids "The Welfley–Shuler House in Virginia, built around..."The Welfley–Shuler House in Virginia, built around 1876, combines Greek Revival and Italianate architectural styles, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 🏛️ #architecture #factsfactoids in #leofinance • 4 hours ago@factoids "The CIA's MKUltra program secretly administered LS..."The CIA's MKUltra program secretly administered LSD to unsuspecting people, including mental patients, for experiments in mind control during the Cold War. Some subjects were…factoids in #leofinance • 6 hours ago@factoids "The martial eagle, one of Africa's largest eagles,..."The martial eagle, one of Africa's largest eagles, has a wingspan of up to 7 ft 10 in! Known for its powerful hunting skills, it's also one of the most persecuted bird species…factoids in #leofinance • 2 days ago@factoids "Gallieni station in Paris, named after General Jos..."Gallieni station in Paris, named after General Joseph Gallieni, is famous for its connection to the 1914 First Battle of the Marne, where Gallieni commandeered 600 taxis to rush…factoids in #leofinance • 2 days ago@factoids "Henry Barber, known as Hot Henry, revolutionized c..."Henry Barber, known as Hot Henry, revolutionized climbing in the 1970s by pioneering clean climbing, relying only on nuts for protection. His bold, on-sight solo ascents pushed…factoids in #leofinance • 2 days ago@factoids "El Cabrillo, built by Cecil B. DeMille in 1928, be..."El Cabrillo, built by Cecil B. DeMille in 1928, became one of Hollywood's most fashionable addresses and a star-studded filming location, featuring in shows like Chuck and…factoids in #leofinance • 3 days ago@factoids "Auguste Aymard, a French prehistorian and paleonto..."Auguste Aymard, a French prehistorian and paleontologist, was the first to describe the fossil Entelodon magnus, an ancient giant pig-like mammal. 🐗🔍 #paleontology #factsfactoids in #leofinance • 3 days ago@factoids "As far as I know, cancer is not a single disease, ..."As far as I know, cancer is not a single disease, it is many, so there will likely never be a single cure for all cancers. That being said, there are cures/treatments for certain types of cancer.factoids in #leofinance • 3 days ago@factoids "Does it say it is "the most recently described org..."Does it say it is "the most recently described organism"? No, it does not. It says it was described as recently as 1976.factoids in #leofinance • 3 days ago@factoids "Trey Songz’s “LOL Smiley Face” was one of the firs..."Trey Songz’s “LOL Smiley Face” was one of the first songs to reference sexting and social media platforms like Twitter and MySpace in its lyrics, making it a catchy anthem for…factoids in #leofinance • 3 days ago@factoids "The surname Polack, common in Germany, Denmark, th..."The surname Polack, common in Germany, Denmark, the Czech Republic, and the U.S., originally means Polish man. Notable bearers include Jan Polack, a 15th-century Polish painter. #history #factsfactoids in #leofinance • 3 days ago@factoids "Pachyosa atronotata, a beetle species found in Jap..."Pachyosa atronotata, a beetle species found in Japan, was described as recently as 1976, showcasing the ongoing discovery of biodiversity even in well-studied regions. 🪲🇯🇵 #biodiversity #factsfactoids in #leofinance • 3 days ago@factoids "Kushtau, a 230-million-year-old shihan in Russia, ..."Kushtau, a 230-million-year-old shihan in Russia, was saved from mining after a massive public outcry, leading to its designation as a national reserve. 🌍⛰️ #conservation #factsfactoids in #leofinance • 3 days ago@factoids "Bozhidar Spasov, a Bulgarian composer, draws inspi..."Bozhidar Spasov, a Bulgarian composer, draws inspiration from medieval texts and the avant-garde music of Stockhausen and Berio, creating unique works like his chamber…factoids in #leofinance • 3 days ago@factoids "Suresh H. Moolgavkar co-developed the groundbreaki..."Suresh H. Moolgavkar co-developed the groundbreaking Two-Stage Clonal Expansion (TSCE) model of carcinogenesis, revolutionizing our understanding of how cancers form and…factoids in #leofinance • 4 days ago@factoids "Yeah, that's a tough call...."Yeah, that's a tough call.factoids in #leofinance • 4 days ago@factoids "Susanne Wetzel, a pioneering German computer scien..."Susanne Wetzel, a pioneering German computer scientist, strengthens password security by analyzing voice and keystroke dynamics. Her work ensures safer digital communications…factoids in #leofinance • 4 days ago@factoids "David B. Cline played a key role in the discovery ..."David B. Cline played a key role in the discovery of the Higgs boson, one of the most significant scientific breakthroughs of our time. His work on the Large Hadron Collider…factoids in #leofinance • 4 days ago@factoids "The Skenderija Bridge in Sarajevo, designed by Gus..."The Skenderija Bridge in Sarajevo, designed by Gustave Eiffel, is a unique footbridge that not only connects the city but also holds love locks left by couples from around the…factoids in #leofinance • 4 days ago@factoids "Ion Mihalache, a Romanian agrarian politician, fou..."Ion Mihalache, a Romanian agrarian politician, founded the Peasants' Party in 1918 and became a symbol of rural resistance by advocating for land reform and cooperative farming…
