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After nearly two years of construction, Walter Chrysler commissioned the tallest building in the world, but that title was swiftly taken away after only 11 months of being on top. Which building took the title in such a short time, and why?

Although Indian author Arundhati Roy’s ‘The God of Small Things’ received awards worldwide, including The Booker Prize in 1997, the reception at home was more complicated due to things like the book’s questioning of India’s caste system.⁠ ⁠ For more fascinating facts about your favorite authors and their works, check out our new book, ‘The Curious Reader: A Literary Miscellany of Novels and Novelists,’ out in one week (May 25)! 📚 Available for pre-order today at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ #accessibility text: Graphic image of a flower placed in front of a cutout of book text in the shape of flower. Butterflies line the right edge. Text at the top reads: The depiction of sex between a Syrian Christian woman and a member of the lower class at the end of Arundhati Roy’s ‘The God of Small Things’ caused a lawyer to file obscenity charges against the author in India in 1997.⁠

Current coal production levels in the UK are about that of the year 1720.

The successful preclinical tests on mice suggests a one-of-a-kind asthma vaccine could be feasible. 🧐 #engineering https://t.co/l0HZ1Lw9x7

From Kansas to Michigan, General Motors to Dodge bros., cars to skyscrapers and everything in between. Get an in depth look at the life of Walter Chrysler and many other titans of industry on The History Channel's #TitansThatBuiltAmerica premiering this Memorial Day

Have you ever wondered about the complicated process behind putting the “ice” in ice hockey? 🏒❄ Find out more at https://t.co/vzcltOq1AJ #engineering https://t.co/qagc02fFH0

Many Victorians experienced ‘pteridomania’, the obsessive desire to collect ferns.

Apple has reportedly made decisions in China that contradict its firm stand on protecting consumer privacy. 🍏 #engineering https://t.co/Vj2MihMklL

'Shrek' turns 20 years old today!⁠ ⁠ Link in bio for 15 things you might not know about the movie that saved Dreamworks.⁠ ⁠ #accessibility text: Photo of Shrek standing in front of a large barrel holding an iron mug. The text reads: On This Day - On May 18th, 2001, cinematic masterpiece 'Shrek' his U.S. theaters.

In the European Middle Ages, toast was frequently used to warm up and flavour people's drinks.

[⬅️Swipe] Scientists believe it’s because speech is processed primarily in the left hemisphere of the brain, while music (and other creative functions) are processed in the right hemisphere.

The Gateway Arch in St Louis, Missouri, is an optical illusion. It’s actually as wide as it is tall (192 metres by 192 metres). Image: Sam Valadi https://t.co/bBxha5jpgD

We’ve all been told not to touch a fallen power line. But what’s the science behind the danger? ⚡️ Find out more information at https://t.co/RwGwB7qB2j #engineering https://t.co/GkOEwDT1Xg

This contraption tightly winds big cables together with ease. 🧐 Find more at https://t.co/gq3dJOkwWZ 🎥 amazingronald / TikTok #engineering https://t.co/HWbXSbmJIn

The Icelandic word for ‘echo’ is ‘bergmál’, literally ‘rock language’.