Julius Caesar’s full name was Gaius Julius Caesar, and he was born in Rome around 100 BC. Though he would become one of the most recognized figures in all of history, Caesar came from a noble family that carried social standing without particularly deep pockets. The month of July takes its name from Caesar, born…
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Fun Facts and Trivia About The Chemical Element Cerium
Cerium carries the chemical symbol Ce and atomic number 58, placing it within the lanthanide group of rare-earth elements. The rare-earth label is misleading in cerium’s case. It is actually present in Earth’s crust in quantities comparable to copper and roughly three times greater than lead. The element was identified in 1803 by Swedish chemists…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Golden Sacagawea Dollar
The Sacagawea dollar entered circulation in 2000, positioned as a fresh attempt at making a dollar coin that Americans would actually use. Its immediate predecessor, the Susan B. Anthony dollar, had largely failed to catch on, and the Mint hoped a new design would change the outcome. The front of the coin depicts Sacagawea, who…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Nutty Professor (1963 Film)
The film was written, directed, and starred in by Jerry Lewis, making it one of the most personally invested projects of his career. Lewis plays two completely contrasting characters: the timid, socially awkward Professor Julius Kelp and the smug, self-satisfied ladies’ man Buddy Love. The premise draws from the tradition of Strange Case of Dr….
Things I Hate: Behemoth (Metroid Prime 4: Beyond)
Behemoth is technically a boss in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, but it’s more of a surprise bonus boss than part of the main lineup. After defeating Omega Griever, this guy suddenly showed up, and I’m pretty sure it wasn’t because I hadn’t been to the area before. I just happened to go to the wrong…