Holidays & Events
15 Interesting Facts About Thanksgiving That You Should Know
Did you know that the average person eats 4,500 calories at their Thanksgiving dinner?
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War & Weapons
Why Uncle Wiggly Wings Delivered Chocolate to Children
Uncle Wiggly Wings was a generous pilot who shared treats with children during the Cold War between 1948 & 1949.
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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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Crime & Law
Who Was Jack the Ripper, Really?
People who study the true identity of Jack the Ripper are called "Ripperologists".
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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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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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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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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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War & Weapons
Lizzie the Elephant, Sheffield’s WWI Industrial Mascot
Lizzie the elephant helped transport machinery around Sheffield, England during WWI.
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Historic Events
The Historical Yet Bizarre London Beer Flood
The London Beer Flood, claimed the lives of 9 people, as well as injuring many more and causing damage to multiple houses.
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