Before Goodman was cast, the producers considered Robert Downey, Jr. (who’d worked with Todd Phillips and Zach Galifianakis on Due Date) and Sean Penn for the role. Mike Tyson has admitted that he accepted his role in The Hangover in order to pay for his drug habit, and that he…
During the Industrial Revolution, capitalism transitioned from a feudal and agricultural system of production to one dominated by machines and equipment. The Industrial Revolution saw the sudden, sharp rise of the manufacturing, industrial and production sectors of the economy, which facilitated a rise in economic revenue. For example, in Britain,…
According to the HCI (Hajj Committee of India), the price for Hajj package is increased up to INR 3,99,500. Meanwhile, if you book your Hajj packages through private tour operators, they will charge around INR 600 or more from the government Hajj package price. In 2020, the Hajj is due…
The Industrial Revolution also paved the way for larger corporations and restaurant chains to take over food production, which resulted in a decrease in food prices and an overall increase in accessibility to foods that were produced due to the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution starting in the late 18th…
The Han dynasty was governed by a centralized monarchy headed by an emperor and supported by an elaborate structure of imperial administration. The Han dynasty government was strong and centralized. The emperors helped the common people by establishing the first Confucian colleges, monopolizing salt and iron, and creating an orderly…
The use of limestone and lime in major construction work appears to have diminished in European societies during this time of political and social upheaval. During Henry III’s reign, an order is given to have the Great Tower of London “whitened both inside and out”. Limestones originate mainly through the…
The Globetrotters, founded in 1926, say it’s been 72 years since they last played an NBA team, beating the reigning champion Minneapolis Lakers in 1949. Did the Harlem Globetrotters ever play in the NBA? In 1950, Harlem Globetrotter Chuck Cooper became the first black player to be drafted in the…
On the rear of the device, the iPhone 3G features the same fixed-focus 2.0 megapixel camera of its predecessor. This camera does not have optical zoom, flash, autofocus, or native video recording, although various applications became available to allow video recording on the device. The iPhone 3GS features an improved…
How did the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act impact the American economy? Economists warned against the act, and the stock market reacted negatively to its passage, which more or less coincided with the start of the Great Depression. He also signed the infamous Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, which raised duties to…
Bounty (1960 ship) Built in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia in 1960, she sank off the coast of North Carolina during Hurricane Sandy on 29 October 2012. The tall ship was often referred to as HMS Bounty, but was not entitled to the use of the prefix “HMS” as she was not…