Posts

These short nuggets, below, tell some of the most extraordinary stories of all time. Read on to and impress your friends with some history facts even weirder than fiction. Alexander the Great was likely buried alive Alexander the Great has gone down in history after establishing the ancient world’s largest empire by his mid 25s. Historians now believed the warmonger succumbed to a rare disease in 323 BC, leaving him progressively more paralyzed over six days....

From web developers to senior management roles, here are 25 jobs that pay $100K or more that don’t require a college qualification. While people with degrees do apply for these jobs, workers with experience and training are valued too. Real estate broker Real estate brokers help others to sell or purchase property, which is usually a house or land. Not only must the broker understand the market value of each property they are selling, they should also know how to advertise and negotiate a sale....

Although relatively simple in design, many are still able to display hidden meanings and messages in their imagery and color. You may have never even realized what a certain symbol or font behind some of the world’s most famous logos represents, or spotted what is nestled subtly within them. Below are just some examples of major brands having additional connotations behind their recognizable logos. FedEx Perhaps one of the most famous logo hidden messages is the arrow seen between the “E” and the “X” in the delivery company’s name....

The Buckeyes improved to 7-0 after crushing Northwestern 52-3 on the road on Saturday. Justin Fields finished 18-of-23 for 194 yards and four touchdowns, while J.K. Dobbins rushed for 121 yards over 18 carries. Ohio State can further consolidate its College Football Playoff credentials this weekend, when it hosts No. 13 Wisconsin, who were defeated 24-23 on the road by Illinois. The Badgers’ dropped to 6-1 after their first defeat of the season and slipped seven spots in the ranking....

If a team loses 2-3 wickets in the first 10 overs of a match, it becomes very hard to provide a launch pad for that huge score often needed to win games of 50 over cricket. Throughout this article, I will look at and analyze who I believe to be the three most lethal opening bowling combinations at the next Cricket World Cup. Do not be surprised if these three partnerships’ abilities to knock sides over is the pivotal reason for each of these teams going far at the World Cup in England next year....

You are celebrated by Indians all over the world if you perform to potential. But you are berated to the core if you flatter to deceive. Such is the life of a normal Indian cricketer. If a player is good enough to play under the pressure and can live up to the expectations of a billion people, than he can survive for a longer period. Any batting position in India has always had immense competition....

The 11th winner of the 2019 WSOP Circuit festival in King’s Resort, Rozvadov was Chen himself. The Dutchman, who has already amassed over $600,000 as total earnings, spoke about whether this was the biggest victory of his poker career. “Absolutely. But it’s not about whether the ring or the money is nicer; they’re both equally nice.” Chen is a true poker enthusiast and can be spotted at poker tables around the world....

Some mock drafts do take a while, so if you only have a little bit of time on your hands, check out the FantasyPro’s Mock Draft Simulator, which allows you to do a mock draft in minutes. However, if you have an hour available to knock one out, the knowledge you pick up doing a mock can become a big-time asset come draft day. Recently, I participated in a 15-round mock set up by Walter Cherepinsky of WalterFootball....

This year’s free agent market is dominated by quarterbacks, but a number of other position players will also be looking for a new contract when the March 18 date rolls around. Newsweek has detailed some of the top free agents for the upcoming period and some teams that they could sign to. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots Brady could become a free agent for the first time in his 20-year career, with the New England Patriots....

Sporting News takes a look at some of the best fights that can be made in boxing and the likelihood of them coming together. Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury This is an obvious no-brainer as it will determine an undisputed heavyweight champion in a clash of the United Kingdom’s biggest stars. The gears have already been put in motion as both sides have agreed in principle to a clash for all the marbles....

Many will call it “bad luck," and that’s partially true. Injuries to key players, inclement weather, and tough matchups are all variables that can negatively impact fantasy teams. You can only do so much to control or combat them. However, there is one aspect of fantasy football that you have some influence over – the consistency of your team. DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT: Ultimate 2021 Cheat Sheet The tools section of BigGuyFantasySports....

Personally, your writer is less than convinced on this, but then again, it’s easy to be dissuaded by highlight reels and tape. Regardless of personal inclinations, practically everyone with a pony in the race believes the Jacksonville Jaguars will take Lawrence off the board with their No.1 overall pick tomorrow night. Where things are really hotting up, however, is concerning the New York Jets and what they do with their No....

Williams put together a great 2020 college football season that skyrocketed him to one of the top-five running backs in this year’s Draft. On that note, let’s take a look at how Javonte Williams has become one of the best running backs in this year’s Draft. 2021 NFL Draft prospect: Javonte Williams’ NFL Draft Profile Height: 5’ 10". Weight: 225 pounds. Position: Running back. College: North Carolina. 2021 NFL Draft prospect: Javonte Williams’ strengths Javonte Williams shared time with running back Michael Carter, who is also a top-five running back prospect in this year’s NFL Draft....

READ: 2021 Tour de France: Schedule, routes and terrain The 2020 Tour de France champion, Tadej Pogcar from Slovenian of the UAE Team Emirates, will be back to defend his yellow jersey and his main rivals will be his countryman, Primoz Roglic of Jumbo-Visma and Team INEOS’s Geraint Thomas and Richard Carapaz. NBC and NBCSN are the official networks in the USA for the 2021 Tour de France. Meanwhile, the Peacock app, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, will also provide coverage....

The plug-in hybrid, retractable hard top convertible 296 GTS (Gran Turismo Spider) debuted on Tuesday, as an extension of its 296 GTB coupe revealed last year. Like the GTB (Gran Turismo Berlinetta), the GTS comes with a 654-horsepower turbocharged V6, combined with an electric motor adding 165 horsepower for a total of 819 ponies and 545 pound-feet of torque. That’s good for a 0-62 mph time (0-100 km) of 2....

Between August 19 and August 26, nearly 204,000 COVID-19 cases in children were reported by officials in states across the U.S. In total, as of August 26, 4.8 million children have been infected with the virus since start of the pandemic. The American Academy of Pediatrics said after the nation saw fewer child cases of COVID-19 earlier this summer, case rates in kids “have increased exponentially, with over a five-fold increase the past month....

We kicked off the night with an odd tag team bout. The 205 Live OGs had been having issues with Ever-Rise and The Bollywood Boyz for months now, leading to a truce between Ever-Rise and The Singh Brothers. Tonight, they united to put Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari away. Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari vs Matt Martel and Sunil Singh on 205 Live Sunil Singh worked over the former top dawg of 205 Live, but Nese managed to turn things around when Matt Martel tagged in....

Buddy Murphy managed to defeat Itami, along with Akira Tozawa and Kalisto in a Fatal-4-Way match at Royal Rumble. The Juggernaut has been unstoppable since picking up the Cruiserweight Championship at WWE Super Show-Down. With multiple successful title defences against the best of 205 Live, Murphy has quickly become one of the best Cruiserweight Champions since the title was brought back to life in 2016. Cedric Alexander, Akira Tozawa, Humberto Carrillo, and Lio Rush had a chance tonight to challenge the champion should they survive the Fatal-4-Way Elimination match....

“Our economy will only recover if customers, employees and businesses alike have confidence to return to the marketplace,” Carr said in a press release. “As attorneys general, we ensure our states have a legal and regulatory environment that protects consumers and allows the free enterprise system to thrive. It is in keeping with this mission that we are calling on Congress to ensure that those businesses that have engaged in best practices and followed federal and state guidance for safe and appropriate operations as a result of this pandemic will be protected from baseless litigation regarding COVID-related claims....