The White House has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 16 family guest rooms, and 3 kitchens. It has 412 doors, 147 windows, and requires 570 gallons of paint to cover the exterior. The first elevator was installed in 1881 and the president pays for their own expenses. The White House, the official residence of the President […]
The Churchill War Rooms in London is an interactive museum dedicated to Winston Churchill and his life. It was built in 1938 and served as a means of facilitating discussions between the Chiefs of Staff of the British Armed Forces during WWII. The museum is primarily funded by private donations and offers workshops, lectures, and […]
NASA is preparing for human exploration of Mars, but is concerned about contaminating the planet with Earth’s bacteria. A new study has identified bacteria, including Acinetobacter, that can survive industrial solvents used for cleaning. Acinetobacter has been found on the Mars Odyssey orbiter, the Mars Phoenix lander, and outside the International Space Station. At NASA, […]
Establishing good habits when children are young can help avoid messy bedrooms. Rules such as putting away toys before taking out another one and having defined places to store toys can help. As kids get older, more tasks and rules can be added. Work before play applies to all ages, and privileges may need to […]
