By Stephen DowlingFeatures correspondent
Harold Edgerton's knack for invention created the electronic flash - allowing even the incredible speed of a bullet to be frozen in place. (Harold Edgerton Archive, MIT)Harold Edgerton invented the electronic flash – which allowed him to capture things the human eye cannot see. Stephen Dowling looks at his legacy.
Every time you use the flash on your smartphone or camera, you should give silent praise to Harold Eugene Edgerton. Read More...
Toby Keith, a former rodeo hand, oil rigger and semipro football player who became a rowdy king of country music, singing patriotic anthems, wry drinking songs and propulsive odes to cowboy culture that collectively sold more than 40 million records, died Feb. 5 at 62.
His death was announced on his official website. Elaine Schock, Mr. Keith’s publicist, said he died in Oklahoma but did not have additional details. Mr. Keith announced in June 2022 that he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer, adding that he had received chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Read More...
What is The Shampoo Challenge On Tiktok and Why Is It Trending? For years, the TikTok Shampoo Challenge has been a hit, especially during lockdowns. To learn more about this challenge, go here.
TikTok takes part in the challenge by using everyday home items like shampoo and highlighters to change their hair color.
While hair salons were closed, people started this trend. Men shaved their heads completely bald, while women trimmed their hair. Read More...