In 17th-century Holland, tulips were once more valuable than gold. Rare tulip bulbs were traded like stocks with one bulb going for what would be around $50,000 today. Learn more at https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/dutch_tulip_bulb_market_bubble.asp
George Washington Died Before Dinosaurs Were “Discovered” George Washington died before dinosaurs were “discovered.” Dinosaurs weren’t scientifically described until 1824 which was 25 years after Washington died in 1799. The word “dinosaur” wasn’t even coined until 1842. Fossils were known to the Founding Fathers but people thought they were from giant humans or mythical creatures. …
“Knock on wood” came from the belief that spirits resided in trees and knocking would call for their protection or prevent bad luck. Over time, the practice evolved into a common superstition to avoid jinxing yourself after saying something. Learn more at https://www.history.com/articles/why-do-people-knock-on-wood-for-luck
A blood moon happens during a lunar eclipse when all of Earth’s sunrises and sunsets give the Moon a reddish-brown color A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves through the Earth’s shadow while passing opposite the Sun. Despite being in full shadow, the Moon will remain lit, or glow, from all of Earth’s …
A total lunar eclipse will create a blood moon overnight on March 13-14 A total lunar eclipse will create a blood moon overnight on March 13-14. The total eclipse will last about 65 minutes, starting at 2:26 a.m., reaching the greatest eclipse at 2:59 a.m., and ending at 3:31 a.m. A blood moon happens during …