History
Who was the first man to walk on the Moon?
Thursday, April 24th, 2008The first man to walk on the moon was Neil Alden Armstrong followed immediately by fellow Apollo 11 crewman, Edwin Eugene ‘Buzz’ Aldrin, Jr. on July 20, 1969. While most folks know of Neil Armstrong and many recognize Aldrin as Buzz Aldrin, few know that a 3rd astronaut accompanied the men and remained in orbit […]
Really, How Tall Was Napoleon Bonaparte?
Friday, April 4th, 2008
Napoleon was really about 5feet 7 inches tall - a slightly taller than average height for a Frenchmen in the early 1800s. Turns out the guy got a bum rap as a result of an autopsy measurement that placed him at 5′2”. The measurement was accurate, but in French feet. 5′7” is his accurate […]