Airline pilots in the 1930s and 40s would navigate by listening to a stream of automated “A” and “N” Morse codes when visibility was poor. They would turn the aircraft to the right when hearing an “N” stream, to the left on an “A” stream and fly straight ahead while hearing a steady tone.
On Judge Judy, there have been fabricated cases, with…
On Judge Judy, there have been fabricated cases, with the aim of making money off the show. One such case occurred in 2010, with a group of friends splitting the earnings of $1250, as well as getting a $250 appearance fee each and an all expense paid vacation to Hollywood.
The Nazis forged British pounds at a total value…
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.