Febrile seizures are caused by fever and can accompany infections or vaccinations. They can vary in severity and duration, and may require medical attention. They are not usually a cause for long-term concern and do not indicate epilepsy or permanent neurological damage. A febrile seizure is an atypical disruption in a child’s brain electrical activity […]
Benedict Cumberbatch, who played Sherlock Holmes and Alan Turing, is related to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and King Richard III. They are distant cousins through John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster. It seems that British actor Benedict Cumberbatch can’t seem to escape his past. In 2017, Ancestry.com announced that its genealogist staff had discovered […]
The 10-gallon hat, designed by Stetson, was never big enough to hold 10 gallons of liquid. Its name came from the Spanish term “tan galan”, meaning “so gallant”. It was created by Christy’s Hats in England and popularized by Western stars like Tom Mix. As one of the most memorable examples of Stetson-designed cowboy hats, […]
“Fit for a king” is an idiom used to describe exceptional quality, originating from the fact that anything received by a king must be faultless. It’s often used to describe meals and connotes opulence associated with royalty. The phrase’s origin comes from kings receiving the best of everything while ruling. “Fit for a king” is […]
A conniption is a sudden emotional outburst triggered by bad news or unexpected events, characterized by strong language and signs of frustration, anger, and sadness. It is different from a tantrum or hysterical fit and has unclear origins. A condition is a sudden, violent emotional outburst or attack usually triggered by shocking news or an […]
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