Who insured Apollo astronauts’ lives?

Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the moon in 1969 without life insurance. They signed first-day mailers as a backup plan, which now fetch up to $30,000. Mission Commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Lunar Module Eagle on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Armstrong was the first to the dusty surface, and […]

Rescue divers save lives.

Rescue divers recover lost objects, inspect and repair ships and infrastructure, and search for shipwrecks or antiquities. They use rigging techniques to preserve objects’ value and keep accurate archaeological records. Military rescue divers can inspect and repair ships and bridges, clear debris, and retrieve lost equipment. Diving schools offer courses in lifesaving diving, including underwater […]

Rescue divers save lives.

A rescue diver is trained to retrieve people or objects from water during crisis situations. They may work in recreational diving emergencies or as part of an emergency response team. Extensive training is required for certification. A rescue diver is an individual who has been trained to retrieve people or objects from a body of […]

Tall or short: who lives longer?

Shorter people tend to live longer and have fewer diet-related chronic diseases, according to studies. The Methuselah gene, which makes people less sensitive to growth-enhancing hormones, may be a reason for some people’s long life. Japanese women have the longest lifespan, despite being one of the shortest groups. Taller people tend to earn more and […]

“Peter Pan” author’s impact on children’s lives?

JM Barrie, author of Peter Pan, donated the copyright to Great Ormond Street Hospital in 1929, meaning all royalties from the story go to the hospital. The exact amount is unknown, but Disney’s 1953 film has earned over 20 times its $4 million production cost. Barrie added “pixie dust” to the story after children hurt […]

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