The Senator responsible for a 40 hr workweek originally wanted 30 hrs.
When invented in 1840s, some people criticized anesthesia…
When invented in 1840s, some people criticized anesthesia as a “needless luxury”.
During a 1964 hoax, a Swedish journalist exhibited paintings…
During a 1964 hoax, a Swedish journalist exhibited paintings done by a chimpanzee under the name Pierre Brassau. The journalist was testing whether critics could tell the difference between true avant-garde modern artwork and a chimp’s work. They could not, and in fact, praised the works.
Louis Le Prince, who filmed the first ever motion pictures, disappeared…
Louis Le Prince, who filmed the first ever motion pictures, disappeared without a trace in 1890. Thomas Edison soon took credit as the first and sole inventor of cinema, and even took Le Prince’s son to court to dispute it. Few years later, the son also died under mysterious circumstances.
Hundreds of people – mainly homeless and drug addicts – and all of whom are…
Hundreds of people – mainly homeless and drug addicts – and all of whom are HIV positive, are living in a community in the sewers below Romania’s capital Bucharest.
The world’s oldest social housing complex, “Fuggerei”, which is still…
The world’s oldest social housing complex, “Fuggerei”, which is still inhabited today, has not raised its rent of 0.88 Euros since 1523.
Some astronauts experience a profound shift in life…
Some astronauts experience a profound shift in life perspective after seeing Earth from space.
In the 80’s and 90’s, Domino’s guarantee of delivery within 30 minutes…
In the 80’s and 90’s, Domino’s guarantee of delivery within 30 minutes led to so many fatal car crashes their employee death rate was compared to miners and construction workers.
Bob Ross did “The Joy of Painting” completely free of charge and only…
Bob Ross did “The Joy of Painting” completely free of charge and only made money through his art supply store. Most of the seasons were filmed back-to-back in less than three days.
Not only is adultery illegal in the US Military…
Not only is adultery illegal in the US Military, but it is punishable by Dishonorable Discharge, loss of pay, and confinement up to a year.