The Eiffel Tower is named after the very man who designed and built it: Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. He is considered one of France’s design, engineering and architectural geniuses. He attained the distinction of Legion d’Honneur in France for his work. Born on the 15th of December 1832 in Côte d’Or,...
When you run experiments, there's inherently an element of the unknown. After all, we're trying to figure out things we don't know. And sometimes, things go wrong. FATALLY WRONG! Here are some of the most interesting, most intriguing, and sometimes most horrific, experimental deaths we've ever...
Photography has potential to be both the most equalizing and polarizing art form imaginable. All you really need to get started is a camera — any will do — and an ability to understand what looks good. On the other hand, there are people who swear that you need 50 lenses, a full flash setup and at...
Anyone who has a sweet tooth will have encountered marzipan. This soft paste is often used in cake icings and pastries. It is often shaped into sweet, edible “sculptures” and then painted with food coloring—leading to food that is almost too pretty to eat! Marzipan is made with almond paste,...
