Thirty miles south of Louisville, Kentucky, lies Fort Knox, one of the most secure vaults in the world, and home to nearly 5,060 tons (4,580 metric tons) of gold. This week, Tidbits takes a look at the history of this famous gold depository. Share, like and love!
Nikola Tesla, 1926• In an interview published in “Colliers Magazine” predicting the invention of cell phones, in 1926: “We shall be able to communicate with one another instantly, irrespective of distance. Through television and telephony we shall see and hear one another as perfectly as though we were face to face, despite intervening distances of […]
“Quick! To the Batcave!” Those are the words of one of our favorite crimefighters who seeks justice against evildoers. This week, Tidbits investigates the history of the Caped Crusader and his sidekick, Robin.• Batman first appeared on March 30, 1939 in issue #27 of Detective Comics. He was created by artist Bob Kane and writer […]
Although it was considered a box office flop when it was released in 1939, today “The Wizard of Oz” is thought to be the most-watched movie in history, not only because of its frequent TV screenings, but also due to the sheer numbers of DVDs sold annually. It’s considered a beloved classic. Come along with […]
