There was a magician by the name Jasper Maskelyne who used “magic” to help against the nazis in WWII. He would hide tools and maps in everyday objects and fool the Nazis by using illusions.
After most of the men of fighting age were killed…
After most of the men of fighting age were killed, the CIA used child soldiers in a secret war in Laos.
When larger Kangaroos are chased they will often…
When larger Kangaroos are chased they will often lead their pursuer to water, then once standing submerged to the chest, the kangaroo will attempt to drown the attacker.
Colin McGregor, brother of Star Wars actor…
Colin McGregor, brother of Star Wars actor Ewan McGregor, is a British RAF pilot and goes by the call-sign “Obi Two”.
There is a battery powered bell at Oxford University…
There is a battery powered bell at Oxford University that has been continuously ringing for over 175 years. No one knows what the battery is composed of and no one wants to take the device apart in order to figure it out.
In 2012 a young woman’s stomach had to be removed…
In 2012 a young woman’s stomach had to be removed after drinking a shot with liquid nitrogen still in it.
Microsoft Solitaire was developed by a summer intern…
Microsoft Solitaire was developed by a summer intern named Wes Cherry. He received no royalties for his work despite it being among the most used Windows applications of all time.
In 1986 a Soviet pilot made a bet with his co…
In 1986 a Soviet pilot made a bet with his co-pilot that he could land the airplane blind. He curtained all cockpit windows and crashed the plane into the landing strip killing 70 out of 87 passengers.
Despite being a millionaire, Steve Jobs only paid $500 a month…
Despite being a millionaire, Steve Jobs only paid $500 a month in child support to his daughter, Lisa. A girl he named a computer after, but attempted to deny paternity for. Years later, after Jobs left Apple, he acknowledged Lisa and attempted to reconcile with her. Chrisann Brennan wrote that “he apologized many times over […]
In 1904 A Swedish sailor shipwrecked on an island in Papua…
In 1904 a Swedish sailor shipwrecked on an island in Papua New Guinea inhabited by cannibalistic tribals. He was carried to their king, who’s daughter fell in love with him. He married the king’s daughter and after his death, became king of the Island.