Strange But True: The Bizarre Clothing Rules of the Olympic Games
From Nation, For Nation - Pulse of the Nation
Associate professor Joseph Dituri hopes to develop ‘super-human’ traits!
University of South Florida (USF) associate professor Joseph Dituri, also known as “Dr. Deepsea,” is in the middle of spending 100 days underwater while conducting research and teaching a biomedical engineering class. The 55-year-old hopes to break the record for spending the longest stint underwater, surpassing the 73-day record →
Minie ball bullets often shattered bones, leaving no choice but to amputate.
Civil War Surgery
You’ve likely seen films where a Civil War soldier is being prepped for amputation and all he’s given to stave off the pain is some liquid courage and a bullet to bite into to sil →
From Globe, For Globe - Pulse of the Planet
Every year, over 500 hot air balloons float above Balloon Fiesta Park!
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta takes place in New Mexico and is the world's largest hot air balloon festival!
Up and Away
Every October, the skies over Albuquerque come alive as over 500 hot air balloons float above Balloon Fiesta Park.
However, New Mexico isn't new to hot air ballooning. The history dates back to 1882, with Park Van Tassel. Tassel was an aerial exhibitionist who would go into the air in balloons an →
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