In Ancient Asia, Death by Elephant was a Popular Form of Execution
In the past, elephants were used for executions in several...
In Ancient Asia, Death by Elephant was a Popular Form of Execution
In the past, elephants were used for executions in several...
In Ancient Greece, Wearing Skirts was Manly
During the vibrant era of ancient Greece, spanning from the archaic to the classical periods, which stretched approximately from 800 to 323 BC, the attire of both men and women reflected a distinctive cultural and sartorial identity. Contrary to modern perceptions,...
Traveling The Dangerous Darien Gap
Every parent wants a better life for their children than they had. Unfortunately, for many immigrants around the world, especially those in South American Latin America, that is impossible. Immigrants want their nations to provide them with better nutrients,...
The United States Government Tried to Induce Rain by Bombing Clouds
The United States government has been engaged in covert cloud seeding operations over North Vietnam, Laos, and South Vietnam to manipulate rainfall for military purposes. According to information obtained from various government sources, both civilian and military,...
Escaping Slavery On The Maritime Underground Railroad
Slavery has left an indelible mark upon American history and its effects are still felt today. Many are familiar with the Underground Railroad which crisscrossed the lands of America taking enslaved people to freedom, but there is an additional lesser known, but still...
Enhancing Mobile Experience: The Impact of Proxies
With the new presence of security risks due to the ever-changing background of mobile technology, more people are starting to prefer the use of proxies. There has been a high increase in their use within personal computers, but it is very important that the world also...
Did You Know that All British Tanks have been Equipped with Tea-making Facilities?
Did you know that British tanks have a unique feature that sets them apart? Since introducing the British Centurion MBT (main battle tank) in late 1945, all British tanks and most armored fighting vehicles (AFVs) have been equipped with tea-making facilities....
During World War I, the French Built a “Fake Paris”
In a clever ploy during World War I, the French government devised a plan to deceive the German air force. Engineers were tasked with constructing a replica of Paris, strategically positioned just a few kilometers away from the real city. This decoy Paris was...
Black Dinner to Red Wedding: The Historical Inspiration Behind a Game of Thrones Tragedy
While the clans celebrated, drank to their heart’s desire, and enjoyed a break from the never-ending war, they failed to recognize the true plan that was being put into action. Catelyn and Robb Stark enjoyed the Frey’s hospitality which eventually turned into a...
Socrates thought that the written word would make people stupid
Socrates, the renowned philosopher of ancient Greece, held a rather unconventional view of the written word. In his eyes, the act of writing had the potential to diminish human intellect rather than enhance it. He believed that relying too heavily on written texts...
Turkeys were once worshiped as Gods
Indeed, turkeys held a significant role in the religious beliefs of the ancient Maya civilization. According to Maya tradition, turkeys were revered as sacred creatures, believed to possess special abilities granted to them by the gods. As messengers of the divine...
Queen Elizabeth II was never supposed to be queen
Queen Elizabeth II's journey to the throne was anything but conventional. Born as Princess Elizabeth, she was the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York, living a relatively normal life far removed from the pressures of royal duty. With two older brothers ahead of...
Rats killed over 75 million Europeans in the Middle Ages
In the mid-1300s, humanity faced one of its darkest chapters: the Black Death. This devastating outbreak of bubonic plague ravaged vast regions, claiming the lives of an estimated 75 to 200 million people. The toll was particularly severe in Europe, where 30 to 60% of...
Since the end of WWI, over 1,000 people have died from leftover unexploded bombs
A recent study conducted by Yale University has revealed alarming findings about the stability of unexploded bombs from World War I and World War II. Over time, these dormant explosives have become increasingly volatile, raising the risk of accidental detonations....
100 Million Years Ago, the Sahara Desert was Inhabited by Galloping Crocodiles
Fossil hunters have made an incredible discovery in the Sahara desert: the remains of ancient crocodiles that once roamed the land and dominated the rivers of North Africa millions of years ago. Led by renowned paleontologist Paul Sereno, excavations in the 1990s...
The American Soldiers Who Guarded Saddam Hussein in His Last Weeks Genuinely Grieved for Him
In a surprising turn of events, during Saddam Hussein's final days in 2006, an unexpected camaraderie seemed to develop between him and his American guards. Despite the intense animosity surrounding his regime, one soldier's reaction to a crowd's taunting demonstrated...
Before the 19th Century, Dentures were Made from Dead Soldiers’ Teeth
Before the 19th century, dentures had a rather grim origin story. Picture this: after the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, dentists started making dentures from fallen soldiers' teeth. These dentures, aptly dubbed "Waterloo teeth," were crafted from the pearly whites of...
President Ronald Reagan was Also a Prolific Lifeguard Who Saved 77 People from Drowning
Before Ronald Reagan became known as "The Great Communicator" in his political career, he gained recognition for another remarkable skill: lifeguarding. Reagan served as a lifeguard at the Rock River during his younger years, where he demonstrated his athleticism and...
Heroin was Once a Perfectly Acceptable Medicine. Doctors Prescribed it for Everything from Coughs to Headaches
Once upon a time, heroin wasn't seen as a dangerous drug lurking on the streets; it was actually considered a legit medicine. Yep, you heard that right. Back in the day, doctors would hand out prescriptions for heroin like candy, using it to treat all sorts of...
An 11-year-old Accidentally Invented Ice Pops
Back in 1905, a young 11-year-old boy named Frank Epperson stumbled upon a sweet surprise right here in the Bay Area. It all started innocently enough while Frank was playing around his Oakland neighborhood. One hot day, he mixed some soda powder with water in a cup...
The Statue of Liberty was Once a Lighthouse
Once envisioned as a towering beacon to guide ships safely through treacherous waters, the Statue of Liberty embarked on a different journey than originally intended. Initially serving as a lighthouse from its inauguration in 1886 until 1906, the statue's torch was...
Hawaii Gets 3 Feet Closer to Alaska Every Year
Every year, Hawaii inches about 3 feet closer to Alaska, a curious phenomenon driven by the relentless movement of tectonic plates. Positioned atop the vast expanse of the Pacific Plate, Hawaii finds itself gradually drifting northwestward, propelled on a geological...
The Electric Chair was Invented by a Dentist
Alfred Porter Southwick, a multi-talented individual from Buffalo, New York, made a significant mark in history as an inventor. Despite his background as a steamboat engineer and dentist, his invention of the electric chair garnered widespread attention. The idea for...
In the 16th Century, it was Fashionable to have Black Teeth
During the 16th century in medieval Japan, wealthy married women embraced a unique trend known as ohaguro, which involved blackening their teeth. This practice wasn't just a passing fad but a symbol of status and beauty. The method was quite straightforward: iron...
The British royal family is banned from playing Monopoly
Queen Elizabeth imposes strict rules on the royal family, including bans on certain activities like taking selfies and flying together. Surprisingly, one of the lesser-known restrictions involves the popular board game, Monopoly. Although you might assume that the...
Archeologists Discover Pizza Painting Dating Back Over 2,000 Years
Who invented Pizza afterall?
Historians Discovered A New Chapter In The Bible Hidden For 1750 Years
So old and well know yet so much we still do not know
18,000-Year-Old Frozen Puppy Confirmed As The Oldest Dog
Could this be one of the first domesticated dogs in history?
Archeologists Discover Pizza Painting Dating Back Over 2,000 Years
Who invented Pizza afterall?
Historians Discovered A New Chapter In The Bible Hidden For 1750 Years
So old and well know yet so much we still do not know
18,000-Year-Old Frozen Puppy Confirmed As The Oldest Dog
Could this be one of the first domesticated dogs in history?