The modern idea of built-in kitchen cabinets is actually pretty recent. Before the 20th century, most kitchens didn’t have them at all, relying instead on freestanding tables, cupboards, and separate pantries for storage. One of the earliest “all-in-one” kitchen storage units was the Hoosier cabinet from the 1910s, a freestanding piece that combined workspace and…
Things I Like: Krillin (Dragon Ball Z)
Krillin is often seen by fans as a kind of picked-on underdog, but he is still one of the most important characters in the Dragon Ball Z anime. As Goku’s best friend since the original Dragon Ball, Krillin is arguably the MVP among the human fighters, even though Tien Shinhan is probably stronger than him….
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang
Qin Shi Huang was born in 259 BC as Ying Zheng in the city of Handan while his father was effectively a political hostage in the rival state of Zhao. Despite this precarious start, he eventually rose to power and became the man who unified China for the first time in history. Before he unified…
Things I Like: Lueburry (Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom)
Lueburry is a new character in The Legend of Zelda series, and the game establishes him as Impa’s older brother. His role is not technically essential to finishing The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, but I doubt any player in their right mind would skip visiting his little hut. You meet him fairly early…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The American One Hundred Dollar Bill
The first $100 United States Note was issued in 1862, making it one of the oldest denominations still recognized today. Benjamin Franklin has appeared on the obverse of the $100 bill since 1914, making him the only non president regularly featured on this denomination. The reverse of the $100 bill features Independence Hall in Philadelphia,…