Issue #9
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The London Beer Flood: A Tsunami of Ale in 1814
In 1814, London experienced a bizarre and deadly disaster when a vat of beer at the Horse Shoe Brewery ruptured. A massive flood of 320,000 gallons of beer poured into the streets, drowning at least eight people. The event, known as the London Beer Flood, turned the city's streets into a river of ale, causing chaos and destruction. It remains one of the strangest disasters in history.
Mysterious Sonar Image Sparks New Loch Ness Monster Theories
A recent sonar scan in Loch Ness revealed a large, unidentified shape deep beneath the water, sparking speculation about the Loch Ness Monster. The crew of a cruise vessel in Scotland captured the unusual reading, describing it as the largest object they've ever seen on sonar. While the image has fuelled Nessie theories, further attempts to find the shape again were unsuccessful, leaving the mystery unresolved.
Has Nessie finally been FOUND? Seasoned Loch Ness skipper shares images of monster-like shape caught on sonar https://t.co/9pP53yQQfT pic.twitter.com/ZSYoI1yOPn
— Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) October 3, 2024
Why Did the Earth's Inner Core Freeze?
Scientists are still puzzled about how Earth's inner core transitioned from a liquid state to solid, despite its extreme heat. A recent study sheds light on the process of this "freezing" event, explaining that the core's liquid iron gradually solidified as the planet cooled. This discovery could help explain the behaviour of Earth's magnetic field and improve our understanding of the core's ongoing dynamics.