The Daily Insight

Informed. Unbiased. Always.

culture

When was the starving times

“The starving time” was the winter of 1609-1610, when food shortages, fractured leadership, and a siege by Powhatan Indian warriors killed two of every three

May 01, 2026 3 READS
arts

What is Ishi famous for

Ishi, who was widely acclaimed as the “last wild Indian” in America, lived most of his life isolated from modern American culture. In 1911, aged

May 01, 2026 5 READS
arts

Can you substitute syrup for molasses

When substituting molasses, use the darkest maple syrup you can find. Maple syrup is much thinner than molasses (about 34% water content in the former, ve...

May 01, 2026 5 READS
technology

Who discovered satin

It is believed that Satin Fabrics originated in China over 2000 years ago and in fact, this fabric derives its name from the Chinese town of Zayton and was

May 01, 2026 6 READS