Why it changed the world: This book (though not the first dictionary) was the first to use literary quotations to illustrate the meanings of words. It set the stage for the scholarly study of language. Published on 15 April 1755 and written by Samuel Johnson, A Dictionary of the English Language, sometimes published as Johnson’s Dictionary, is among the most influential dictionaries in the history of the English language. There was dissatisfaction with the dictionaries of the period, so in June 1746 a group of London booksellers contracted Johnson to write a dictionary for the sum of 1,500 guineas, equivalent to about £220,000 as of 2009....

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As it turns out, most are based on either actual people or members of their own ranks: fellow fictional detectives. As this list of 10 inspirations for famous fictional detectives shows, there is good reason for the enduring curiosity about the origins of these engaging sleuths. 10 The Right Reverend Monsignor John O’Connor and Father Brown Father Brown, the humble Roman Catholic priest, solves crimes based on his understanding of human nature as illuminated by his Christian faith as much as he does by his analyses of clues....

However, the real heroes, the most exciting, are the ones we don’t see coming. We’re talking about the massively underestimated underdogs. Too old, too young, too weak, or too…female. At our first underwhelming glimpse, we sigh and remain patient. Either they’ll be killed off, or a far more qualified bad-ass will save them. And yet no. The unlikely hero gets us out of our seats. We start cheering for them and high five complete strangers when they win....

In such scenarios, survival can depend on knowing what’s edible and what isn’t. So though you’ll likely die from a bear mauling, gangrenous wound, or hypothermia, at least you won’t die hungry. 10 “Complete Eat” Plants & Flowers A wide array of plants and flowers can be safely consumed—but many come with caveats like “eat the leaf but not the stalk.” So if you’re in a bind, it’s helpful to know which plants and flowers can be eaten in their entirety without having to remember species-specific “ifs” and “buts....

In the years since, old fans have religiously re-watched episodes as new fans continue to fall in love with the series via reruns. Comedy Central’s Adult Swim carried the show’s resurgent popularity through the 2010s with late-night repeats. Later, Hulu picked up the series for streaming. Younger audiences immediately connected with the relatable world of Hank Hill’s family and friends. By the 2020s, viewers were clamoring for a reboot. The world wanted to know how the years have treated Arlen’s residents....

This first band I probably wouldn’t consider to be too alternative, many people know about this band in England, at least. However this album is so good I had to include it. Vampire Weekend is an American indie rock band from New York City, formed in 2006, and signed to XL Recordings. The band released their eponymous debut album on January 29, 2008. The album produced brilliantly unique sounding songs such as ‘A-Punk’ and ‘Mansard roof’....

Nereid was discovered in 1940 by Gerard Kuiper. It is Neptune’s third largest moon. It has the most eccentric orbit of any moon in our solar system. Because of this, the distance between Nereid and Neptune vary greatly. At its closest, Nereid is a mere 841,100 miles away from Neptune. At it’s farthest, it’s 5,980,200 miles away. Because of how far away from Neptune Nereid’s orbit takes it, it takes 360 Earth days to complete one full orbit around the planet....

The nomenclator held a vitally important job. He was, effectively, a living-human-calendar cum address book. Now these days we have our iPhones, our Blackberrys, and all manner of digital devices to remember the people we are introduced to at meetings or (more embarrassingly) those we meet when we drink a little too much at a work party. We have all, no doubt, had that experience where we meet a person, take down their number and name, promise to contact them soon, and, in the sober light of day, wonder who the hell they are....

10 Mass Suicide As crazy as it is, this behavior doesn’t just occur in one species. We know many species to commit mass suicides (though not in lemmings, as is popularly believed). The range of species known to kill themselves en masse is staggering—everything from insects to birds to amphibians to mammals and more. And we rarely have any good idea why. Watch this video on YouTube When asked why cetaceans, the group that includes whales and dolphins, so commonly strand themselves on shore to die (known as beaching), the ethologist Darlene Ketten once said, “I often use the analogy of a car crash, because a lot of things can go wrong but you get the same result....

Released in 1961, this was the first animated movie released by the studio to use the Xerox process of transferring the animator’s drawings directly to the cells. It was a major success for the studio, after the failure of Sleeping Beauty which lost the studio a lot of money. The best part of this movie is Cruella De Vil, one of the greatest Disney villains of all time. Top 10 Animated Disney Films Some people may be surprised by this movie’s place on this list, but I believe it is under-appreciated and definitely underrated....

10 Lesser-Known Dinosaurs That Were Scarier Than Tyrannosaurus Rex 10 Dinosaurs were covered in dandruff Feathered dinosaurs shed massive amounts of dandruff. A gross but fascinating fact that reveals that dinosaurs didn’t shed their skins like an old suit, as lizards do. Instead, dinosaurs shed their skin piece by piece, in the form of dandruff. The Middle Jurassic period experienced a proliferation of feathered dinosaurs, whose successors gradually transformed into birds....

Joseph of Cupertino was an Italian Franciscan friar who is considered a saint and a mystic. He is said to have sprung into a spontaneous levitation in October of 1630, during a procession in honor of another saint, Francis of Assisi. Joseph of Cupertino remained hovering over the crowd for a while, eventually returning to the ground. Because he experienced this levitation more than once, including in front of Pope Urban VIII, Joseph of Cupertino is considered the patron saint of pilots and astronauts....

The rapper famous for his duet with D. Dre in ‘Ain’t Nothin but a G Thing.’ He was arrested and put on trial in connection with the death of Philip Woldemariam, a member of a rival gang who was shot and killed by Snoop’s bodyguard, McKinley Lee. Both Snoop and Lee were defended by Johnnie Cochran at the trial, and were both found not guilty on grounds of self-defense. He has since gone on to enjoy a lucrative career....

Here are 10 movies whose final scenes were changed. All the alternate endings were shot, and we have provided their YouTube videos. The only one that was not on film is The Lion King, but we have provided its storyboard and voice-over. Some people argue that the alternate endings are better than the actual conclusions, but we will leave you to decide. Spoiler alert: Obviously, we’re going to tell you the endings of all these movies....

There are some movies that are better picks than others when you are trapped in your house though and this list is made up of ones you should not be looking up on Netflix until the virus and quarantine are in the past. Top 10 Disturbing Movies You’ve Never Heard Of 10 12 Angry Men Watching a bunch of people scream at each other about social issues while stuck in a room will feel a bit too much like lockdown with the family for many of us....

However, nothing throws a wrench in the works as quickly as the unexpected object or tomb. They can complete the picture in a moment or tear it up into a tantalizing oblivion where answers are unlikely. 10 An Untouched Roman Tomb In 2018, construction workers in a Rome suburb installed an aqueduct. At one point, an earthmover punched a hole in something that turned out to be the wall of a tomb from the fourth century BC....

Red, white, green and blue – and that’s just some of the time. The Panther Chameleon has an amazing ability to change color to hide itself. But, unlike us, it can’t pick what color coat it wears – that’s affected by temperature, light and even its mood! [More Images] We might tan in the heat, or go red if we get embarrassed, but imagine if the color of your skin completely changed with your environment?...

Fans’ interests have evolved from notorious serial killers to lesser-known crimes with a twist, and podcasters have seized this niche in the market with headline-grabbing results. Critics are uncomfortable with the ghoulish aspect of these podcasts, but fans claim they are a positive way to bring attention to forgotten victims and highlight personal safety. Here are ten of the most popular podcasts whose storytelling lit up the Internet. 10 To Live And Die In L....