The word “rest” as in “God rest ye merry, gentlemen” doesn’t mean relax. It used to mean “to cause to continue” or “to stay.”
Conservation International researchers in Peru recently discovered at least 27 new species, including a butterfly, a squirrel, and a swimming mouse with webbed feet.
According to Paul Mescal (Hanno in Gladiator II), there were as many as 12 cameras filming at once during that film’s battle scenes. Camera operators were dressed as Roman soldiers.
On Jan. 18, 1957, three B-52Bs completed the first nonstop round-the-world flight by jet aircraft.
Certain alcoholic drinks produce worse hangovers than others because of the presence of congeners, which are minor compounds other than ethanol that occur naturally as a result of distilling and fermenting processes. These include tannins, which are present in red wine and whiskeys.
This article appears in January 17 • 2025.