In electronics and computing, a soft error is a type of error where a signal or datum is wrong. Errors may be caused by a defect, usually understood either to be a mistake in design or construction, or a broken component. A soft error is also a signal or…

Cymburgis of Masovia (German: Cimburgis von Masowien), also Zimburgis or Cimburga (Polish: Cymbarka mazowiecka; 1394 or 1397 – 28 September 1429), a member of the Polish Piast dynasty, was Duchess of Austria from 1412 until 1424, by her marriage with the…

1993 animated film directed by Henry Selick

Special soda cans used by Coca Cola for a promotion, c. 1990

Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa, is a legendarycharacter originating in Western Christian culture who is said to make lists of children throughout the world, categorising them according…

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American writer; inspiration for Seinfeld "holiday"

Caves in southwestern France famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings

Lions and hyenas are portrayed as two fierce enemies engaged in a relentless battle over the African landscapes.

An edible item is any item that is safe for humans to eat. "Edible" is differentiated from "eatable" in that it does not indicate how an item tastes, only whether it is fit to be eaten. Nonpoisonous items found in nature - such as mushrooms, insects, seaweed…

Asbestos was used as fake snow in many old Hollywood movies white asbestos fibers used in movies such as the Wizard of Oz and Holiday Inn.

Australia has the world's largest herd of wild camels and lakhs of them roam in the wild. The govt is fed up with these camels, who aren't native to Australia, and has declared them to be a pest. But how did they reach the continent? And for what?

notice placed on audio recordings with content inappropriate for children

Just hours after the worst earthquake in a generation plunged Japan into crisis, the nation's mafia sprang into action. So began the yakuza relief effort

Was Odin the original Santa Claus and other Christmas customs that came from the Vikings?

Sardines ("pilchards") are a nutrient-rich, small, oily fish widely consumed by humans and as forage fish by larger fish species, seabirds and marine mammals. Sardines are a source of omega-3 fatty acids. Sardines are often served in cans, but can also be…

first-century CE treasure scroll from the Judean desert

Why are countries still paying back debt from the wars of the last century and who has to pay the most? CNBC takes a look at who owes what to whom.

The Great Wall of China is an ancient series of walls and fortifications, totaling more than 13,000 miles in length, located in northern China. Perhaps the

English "Xmas" (or slightly variant forms) is a written abbreviation for "Christmas"

Tim Rose, the actor and puppeteer behind Admiral Ackbar and Salacious B. Crumb in