Music
The Mystery Hut Playing “Africa” by Toto For All Eternity
Powered by solar batteries, the 1982 hit single "Africa" by Toto, will be playing on a loop forever in the Namib Desert, Africa.
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War & Weapons
The World War II Ace Pilot with No Legs
Pilots can lose consciousness due to too much G-Force. Legless pilot Douglas Bader used this to his advantage...
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Health & Body
Can You Stay Hydrated By Drinking Blood?
In VERY small amounts, like a few teaspoons, drinking blood is absolutely safe.
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History
The Soviet Night Witches – Female Bomber Pilots of World War II
The highly skilled Soviet Night Witch pilots would cut their engines when approaching a target and simply glide towards it.
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War & Weapons
Concrete Ships of World War I & II
To counter the more important military uses for steel, US President Woodrow Wilson approved the construction of 43 concrete ships.
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Holidays & Events
Freaky Facts About Friday The 13th
Alfred Hitchcock, considered as cinema's original father of horror and master of suspense, was born on a Friday the 13th.
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People & Civilizations
The Nigerian Angel Who Secretly Pays Medical Bills
In Nigeria, only 5% of people have health insurance. People in hospital not allowed to leave until they pay their medical bills.
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History
The Origins of Duct Tape and It’s Varied Uses
Did you know that Duct tape was used in the Gulf War to repair and protect helicopter rotor blades?
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Health & Body
What Do Blind People Dream About?
Blind people who were born with vision will dream in pictures. Although not forever...
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War & Weapons
A Japanese Soldier Took 29 Years to Surrender After WWII
Hiroo Onoda saw leaflets announcing Japan's surrender during WWII. He thought it was a trick and chose to ignore it.
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Books & Words
5 Common Phrases With Historical Origins
"To paint the town red" comes from an interesting story of an English prankster in the 1800's literally painting the town red!
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Historic Events
How The Chernobyl Disaster Affected The UK
One site where the effects of Chernobyl’s radioactive rains is still very present today, in the famous Loch Ness in Scotland.
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