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Tim Brinkhof
Joined: Jul 19, 2023
Tim Brinkhof is a Dutch journalist based in the U.S. who has written about art and history for Vox, Vulture, Esquire, Big Think, and more.


11 Chilling Facts About the Cold War

How Do Astronauts Shower in Space?

Has Every U.S. President Been Sworn in on a Bible?
Solved: The 200-Old Mystery Behind a Colossal Volcanic Eruption
Scientists have long suspected that a gigantic eruption was behind the strange atmospheric phenomena of 1831. Scientists have finally figured out which volcano blew its top.
Do Those Dog “Talking” Buttons Really Work?
According to viral videos on TikTok and Instagram, pet dogs are expressing their demands using button boards instead of barking. But is the communication legit?
In Outer Space, Where Does a Compass Point?
On Earth, compasses always point north—but when you’re drifting outside our planet’s magnetosphere, things get more complicated.
People in the Northern UK and Ireland Can Flag Your Fake Accent
A new study finds that residents of Dublin, Belfast, and Glasgow were better at detecting fake accents than their counterparts in southern areas of England—possibly as a result of long-ago conflicts.
The Surprisingly Lewd Origins of the “Rub-a-Dub-Dub” Nursery Rhyme
The popular nursery rhyme may have emerged in the 14th century—and it didn’t have anything to do with bathing.
Robert Smalls, Civil War Hero Who Escaped Enslavement, Is Getting a Statue in South Carolina
The ship’s pilot helped his family reach freedom, then served in the Civil War and in the U.S. Congress. Robert Smalls’s statue will be the first to honor an individual Black citizen on South Carolina State House grounds.
How to Maximize Your Vacation Days in 2025
Americans get an average of only 11 vacation days per year. Use them wisely.
A 51,200-Year-Old Cave Painting Might Be the World’s Oldest Narrative Art
The drawing of three human figures with a pig was discovered in an Indonesian cave—and might be the world’s oldest art that tells a story.
DNA Identifies Medieval Man Thrown Down a Well, Confirming a Norse Saga’s Tale
According to a medieval saga, the Norwegian “Well Man” might have been used as a biological weapon.
A Forest of Giant Sequoias Is Growing in Detroit
A local organization is aiming to fill Detroit’s vacant land with gigantic forests.
The National WWI Museum Is About to Open Its 100-Year-Old Time Capsule
Reportedly, it doesn’t contain 1920s fashions or jazz records.
Where Does the Phrase ‘How Do You Like Them Apples’ Come From?
The phrase made famous by ‘Good Will Hunting’ is much older than the 1997 film—and doesn’t have anything to do with actual apples.