The Nazis forged British pounds at a total value of £134,610,810. The notes are considered to be among the most perfect counterfeits ever produced, being almost impossible to distinguish from the real currency.
Former Senator Daniel Inouye had his arm blown off in combat…
Former Senator Daniel Inouye had his arm blown off in combat while throwing a grenade. He yelled to stay back, snatched the live grenade out of his blown off hand, then used it and a Thompson sub-machinegun to mow down the remaining Germans. He wasn’t awarded the Medal of Honor until the year 2000.
The Hoover Dam, adjusted for inflation…
The Hoover Dam, adjusted for inflation, cost less than a modern B2 Stealth Bomber. Cost of a B2 Spirit bomber, including development and production costs = $2.1 billion in 1997. Hoover dam construction cost adjusted for inflation = $836 million.
The inspiration for “Nacho Libre” was Fray Tormenta, a Mexican priest…
The inspiration for “Nacho Libre” was Fray Tormenta, a Mexican priest who turned to wrestling to raise money for an orphanage, but he himself got the idea and name from a 1963 film… about a priest who turns to wrestling to raise money for an orphanage.
The United States Government gave Indiana…
The United States Government gave Indiana University one million dollars to study memes.
In order to popularize potatoes in France, Antoine-Augustin…
In order to popularize potatoes in France, Antoine-Augustin Parmentier placed armed guards around his potato fields, instructing the guards to accept all bribes and allow people to “steal” the crop.
In 1906, a three-year-old Swiss toddler was convicted
In 1906, a three-year-old Swiss toddler was convicted to three and a half months’ imprisonment for “theft.”
Believing that insurance was seen as not trusting in God, and….
Believing that insurance was seen as not trusting in God, and viewing social security as a form of old age and survivors insurance, the Amish refuse to pay the premium or accept the benefits of social security.
A company in England accidentally sent letters to some of its…
A company in England accidentally sent letters to some of its wealthy customers that began “Dear Rich Bastard”. One customer who did not receive the letter complained, certain their wealth was enough to warrant the “rich bastard” title.
Henry III received a polar bear as a gift from King…
Henry III received a polar bear as a gift from King Haakon of Norway in 1252. The bear lived at the Tower of London and was given a long leash so it could swim in the river Thames and catch fish.