The surrender of Quebec in 1629 was the taking of Quebec City, during the Anglo-French War (1627–1629). It was achieved without battle by English privateers led by David Kirke, who had intercepted the town's supplies.

Sony BMG's implementation of copy protection measures

A few of them decomposed into a "plug of fluids" and were scraped off the bottom of a capsule.

mixed-breed terrier, was a Second World War search and rescue dog who was awarded the Dickin Medal for bravery

The Compulsory Education Act or Oregon School Law was a 1922 law in the U.S. state of Oregon that required school age children to attend only public schools. The United States Supreme Court later struck down the law as unconstitutional.

The Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) is the deity of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, or Pastafarianism, a social movement that promotes a light-hearted view of religion. It originated in opposition to the teaching of intelligent design in public…

biological rule that warm-blooded animals from colder climates usually have shorter limbs

Did you know that manatees fart to sink lower in the water? Or that manatees live 60 years or more? Discover 10 incredible manatee facts!

fictional character

A healthy bladder can hold up to 16 ounces of urine for 2 to 5 hours. If this isn't the norm, read about the problems it may be attributed to.

Americans love junk food, and we continue to fool ourselves into thinking that there is a magical solution that will allow us to eat as much as we want without gaining any weight. In 1998, Frito-Lay introduced WOW Chips, fat-free chips made with olestra–whose…

group of processed plant products, used as a food sweetener

Whiskers that grow on a cat's face are called whiskers, yes, but there are whiskers on other parts of the cat's body, including the front legs. These are formally called vibrissae or tactile hairs because they are sensitive sensory organs that give the cat…

A Courier International report said that the phenomenon of the pointy ear gained wide attention, great interaction and participation on social media in recent days.

The man started swallowing metal objects, some measuring 10cm long, when he gave up alcohol, hospital official says

Chernobyl pump operator, the first casualty of the incident on April 26th, 1986.

dog behavior

A card game involving cards that explode; this game is commonly played by students at Hogwarts.