Tk章世炘: 159 books

In 2009 an engraved 1935 Browning FN Hi-Power in perfectly preserved condition appeared for sale online. Purportedly a personal gift from Chiang Kai-shek, the gun had been carefully stored away until finally sold as part of an estate. This article looks into the mystery of the gun's provenance. How...

Calling an epoch Middle Age already involves some sort of judgment. But Middle Ages represent a historic period, in which the identity was established, which was denied by the renaissance, modern world and which however is now being discovered again in its sense and beauty. It is a period in which...

Question 1 When did Phelps win 8 gold medals in a single game, breaking Mark Spitz record of seven? Answer: August 17, 2008 On August 17, Phelps won his eighth gold medal in the men's 4×100-m medley relay, breaking Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals won in a single Olympic Games,...

A purpose without direction is like a rock thrown into the ocean. Our existence would be meaningless if we evolved from nothing.The handiwork of our DNA was orchestrated by an Almighty God. God doesn't make mistakes. We are all created with purpose. Within our creation lies gifts and talents. These...

Question 3 Usain Bolt was eliminated in the first round of the 200 m event at the 2004 Athens Olympics. What was the reason behind this? Answer: Leg injury At this competition, Bolt’s time was 21.05 seconds. (Sample from The First Challenge) Question 22 On May 31, 2008, Bolt made a...

Question 11: Why is his name spelled “Dwyane” instead of the common “Dwayne”? Answer: There was a spelling mistake in his birth certificate, and his parents kept that name. (Sample from The First Challenge)   Question 13 What nickname did Shaquille O’Neal give him in 2005?   Answer: “The...

Question 1: What is LeBron James’ nickname? Answer: King James This nickname stuck to him while playing for his high school. (Sample Question from The First Challenge) Question 11: For which companies did James become the new spokesperson in 2012? Answer: Dunkin’ Donuts and...

Discover rare and interesting facts about Team of Teams by Stanley A. McChrystal! In Team of Teams, McChrystal, along with his colleagues, demonstrates how the problems they encountered while in Iraq can somehow relate to businesses and nonprofit organizations. Team of Teams has the potential...

Discover rare and interesting facts about To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee! To Kill A Mockingbird is a beloved American Classic that follows the lives of the Finch family during the 1930s in Maycomb, Alabama, a small town in the South. In the three-year span of the novel, readers get to...

Discover rare and interesting facts about Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe! *Unofficial*  This is a read no fan should miss out on!

Which US President gave the White House its name? (The First Challenge, Question #1) Which President was known to skinny-dip in the Potomac river? (The Fourth Challenge, Sample from Question #13) Who hosted the first Thanksgiving in the White House? (The Final Challenge, Question #18) What...

Discover rare and interesting facts about A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman! Join the countdown as we reach the #1 fact. • Rules are simple: no peeking, no skipping. • Do you agree? • Don't miss out! Every copy contains a bonus book from our bestselling title...

Discover rare and interesting facts about Circling the Sun by Paula McLain! Four years after her extremely successful novel The Paris Wife hit bookshelves, Paula McLain is back with Circling the Sun. Her latest novel follows a similar formula as The Paris Wife in that it is a historical fiction...

Question 1: In which state was the atomic bomb tested for the first time in history? Answer: New Mexico On July 16, 1945, the first ever nuclear weapon test was conducted in Alamogordo, New Mexico. At precisely 5:29:45 a.m., the atomic bomb that was the product of the Manhattan project was...