Two Cities in Italy Got into a War Over a Bucket
In 1325, a peculiar conflict erupted between two Italian city-states, Bologna and Modena, known as the War of the Bucket or the War of the Oaken Bucket. This war manifested the longstanding rivalry between the Guelphs and Ghibellines, two opposing factions that vied...
Ever Since Pluto has been Discovered, It hasn’t Made a Full Revolution Around the Sun Yet
Since its discovery in 1930 by American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh, Pluto has yet to complete a full orbit around the sun. Situated beyond the orbit of Neptune, Pluto was initially spotted using the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. Named after the ruler of the...
Lobster Used to be a Poor Man’s Food and was Even Served to Prisoners
Once upon a time, lobster had a rather humble reputation, far from the luxurious delicacy it is today. Surprisingly, lobster was widely regarded as food for the less fortunate during the colonial era and beyond. In fact, it was so abundant and inexpensive that it...
