Fifth disease, caused by the parvovirus, is a viral infection characterized by red cheeks and a pale mouth. It is highly contagious and spreads through human-to-human contact. Although generally harmless, pregnant women experiencing their first exposure can experience complications. There is no treatment, but over-the-counter pain medications can help with symptoms. Fifth disease, also commonly […]
Robert F. Kennedy was shot and killed in 1968. The Apple II computer went on sale in 1977, selling millions. Elvis Presley’s Hound Dog scandalized America in 1956. Five people were diagnosed with AIDS in 1981. Constantinople burned in 1870. The US abandoned the gold standard in 1933. Edward, Duke of Windsor died in 1972. […]
Alan Shepard became the first American in space in 1961, Mary Dixon Kies obtained the first US patent for a hat-making method in 1809, Mexico defeated the French in 1862 in a battle now celebrated as Cinco de Mayo, the first train robbery in the US occurred in 1865, Carnegie Hall opened in 1891, Spider-Man […]
The Fifth Amendment outlines the rights of individuals charged with a crime, including the right to a fair trial, protection against self-incrimination, and the prohibition of double jeopardy. It also establishes the concept of due process, influenced by Magna Carta, and obliges the state to demonstrate criminal behavior before taking action against a person. The […]
Marilyn Monroe died from a drug overdose in 1962. 22 IRA members were sentenced to prison in 1983. The first electric traffic light was installed in Cleveland in 1914. Marie Noe was accused of killing her eight children in 1998. Ronald Reagan fired over 11,000 air traffic controllers in 1981. Bertha Benz made the first […]
Marilyn Monroe died from a drug overdose, IRA members were sentenced to prison, the first electric traffic light was installed, Marie Noe was accused of killing her children, Reagan fired air traffic controllers, Bertha Benz made the first long-distance car trip, income tax was introduced, the Mayflower set off for North America, caning was abolished […]
Prohibition ended in the US (1933), gold rush began after President Polk confirmed gold reports in California (1848), Dow Jones reached 1,500 points for the first time (1985), AFL and CIO merged (1955), Christie’s held its first sale (1766), Einstein granted US visa (1932), Columbus discovered Hispaniola (1492), “Lost Squadron” crashed in Bermuda Triangle (1945), […]
Truman asked US citizens to not eat meat on Tuesdays and Thursdays to free up grain for starving Europeans. Vanunu claimed Israel had nuclear weapons. PBS replaced NET. Kunst circled the world on foot for UNICEF. The “March on Versailles” marked a turning point in the French Revolution. The first baseball radio broadcast featured the […]
Henry Ford introduced minimum wages and maximum working hours in 1914, while Eisenhower proposed sending American soldiers to the Middle East in 1957. The first American divorce occurred in 1643, and Kamikaze pilots received their first order in 1945. Nellie Ross became the first female governor in the US in 1925, and Truman delivered the […]
Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’ speech marked the start of the Cold War. The Boston Massacre saw five American colonists killed by British soldiers. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty was signed in 1970. The Hula Hoop® was patented in 1963, and the air brake in 1872. Stalin died in 1953, and Italy used airships for military purposes in […]
Saddam Hussein and two others were sentenced to death for crimes against humanity, Susan B. Anthony cast an illegal vote in the US presidential election, the first US patent for an automobile was awarded, a writer’s strike halted Hollywood, the “Gunpowder Plot” was thwarted, Hitler announced his plan for “living space”, FDR was elected to […]
The Israeli Olympic team was taken hostage by terrorists in Munich, resulting in 17 deaths. The Gouzenko Affair triggered the start of the Cold War. Russian Tsar Peter the Great taxed beards. The Gotthard tunnel opened in Switzerland. US President Gerald R. Ford survived two assassination attempts. Pan Am Flight 73 was hijacked, resulting in […]
The Israeli Olympic team was taken hostage by terrorists in Munich (1972). The Gouzenko Affair triggered the start of the Cold War (1945). The longest motorway tunnel in the world, the Gotthard tunnel, was inaugurated (1980). US President Gerald R. Ford avoided an assassination attempt (1975). Pan Am Flight 73 was hijacked, resulting in the […]
To become a 5th grade energy engineer, you need to complete a course in boilers, pressure, and cooling systems, pass an exam, and have experience in the field. The course takes one to two semesters and covers safety, welding, plumbing, and more. Attention to detail and safety are crucial in this job. To become a […]
Anti-war protests in the US (1969), Darwin sends Origin of Species to publisher (1859), gold hoarding made illegal (1933), Battle of the Ice (1242), Helen Keller breakthrough (1887), Washington’s first veto (1792), Easter Island discovered (1722), Pocahontas marries John Rolfe (1614), Churchill resigns (1955), April 1976 Movement leads to violence in Tiananmen Square (1976). Massive […]
The last Soviet troops left Afghanistan, Roosevelt’s plan to increase Supreme Court justices was met with resistance, Roger Williams arrived in America and founded Rhode Island, United Artists was created by famous actors, the Immigration Act barred Asian workers, the Greenwich Time signal began broadcasting, King Leopold II claimed the Congo as his own, General […]
The fifth chakra, located in the throat, is associated with communication and expression. Kundalini yoga practitioners believe that blockages in this chakra can lead to physical and emotional problems, while a balanced chakra can lead to better self-expression and communication skills. Exercises like chanting and yoga poses can help balance the throat chakra. The fifth […]
Spam lunch meat was named in a marketing contest and has since sold over 7 billion cans. Dolly the sheep was cloned in 1996. The “black sox” trial began in 1921. The bikini debuted in Paris in 1946. Elvis Presley recorded his first hit in 1954. Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the […]
A 5th class power engineer is the lowest level of certification in Canada, trained for entry-level positions in small-scale operations such as schools and offices. Duties include operating and maintaining boilers, refrigeration units, and heating and cooling units, as well as ensuring safety standards are met. To earn this certification, a course in energy engineering […]
The term “fifth wheel” refers to something unnecessary, but its origin is from the Martin Rocking Fifth Wheel, a useful invention in 1911 for attaching trucks to trailers. The design is still used today, but the term may have originated from spare wheels on stagecoaches. The term has retained its original context and also refers […]
