Clyde Tombaugh, who discovered Pluto in 1930, had his ashes sent into space on the New Horizons spacecraft in 2006. The probe has since passed Pluto and entered the Kuiper Belt. Tombaugh was also an advocate for UFO research. Pluto was named by an 11-year-old girl and inspired the name of Disney’s dog. Pluto may […]
Direct Burial Cable (DBC) is a communication cable that can be installed underground without protective casing. It has thick insulation to resist damage and offers high-quality transmission. DBC is easy to install but can be damaged during excavation, and it is more expensive than other solutions. Direct Burial Cable (DBC) is a type of communication […]
The fear of being buried alive has been around for centuries, with stories and inventions to prevent it. Today, high-tech safety coffins and films continue to show the fear’s prevalence. Phobias are common, but can be overcome with cognitive therapy. The possibility of being buried alive has terrified people for centuries, at least in part […]
Space burials involve projecting a small amount of cremated remains into space, usually into Earth orbit. Burial in deep space is possible but expensive. Alternatives include having a star named in one’s honor or sending remains on a round-trip flight to space. Notable people buried in space include Gene Rodenberry and Timothy Leary. In the […]
Confederate General Stonewall Jackson’s amputated arm has a separate burial site from his body after being accidentally shot by his own troops during the Battle of Chancellorsville. His arm was saved and buried near the hospital, while his body was sent to his family. Jackson earned his nickname during the First Battle of Bull Run […]
