The reason students have summer off is because, in the 1800s, it was simply too hot to go to school, so students just didn’t show up anyway. Lawmakers eventually saw the sense in this and fought for a school-free summer for students.
In 1990 an unemployed Frenchman, André Gardes, attempted…
In 1990 an unemployed Frenchman, André Gardes, attempted to annex the tiny British island of Sark with a semi-automatic rifle. When a member of the local constabulary complimented his weapon Gardes showed him the rifle, the constable took it and arrested him.
Many of China’s lottery winners have donned masks…
Many of China’s lottery winners have donned masks (and some even full costumes) when claiming their multi-million prizes. This has led to photos of people dressed as Baymax, yellow bears, and even a giant panda holding the novelty checks of their winnings.
The streets in Northeast Minneapolis were named…
The streets in Northeast Minneapolis were named after the U.S. presidents in order of their election to help new residents from Poland, Ukraine, Lebanon and Germany prepare for citizenship exams.
Costa Rica plans to shut down its zoos…
Costa Rica plans to shut down its zoos and release some animals in captivity and eventually do away with public zoos altogether.
An octopus named Inky escaped into the ocean…
An octopus named Inky escaped into the ocean from New Zealand’s National Aquarium. He slipped out of his enclosure via a small opening, slid across the floor during the night and squeezed his body through a pipe leading to the ocean.
When a Russian jet crashed into a river, a captain…
When a Russian jet crashed into a river, a captain of a 1898-built steam tugboat tied a rope around the cockpit window and towed the jet to shore with all passengers still inside.
An increasingly dark sense…
An increasingly dark sense of humor can be an early sign of dementia.
In a span of 40 years Looney Tunes and Merry…
In a span of 40 years Looney Tunes and Merry Melodies cartoons were sold by Warner Bros. to Associated Artists Productions, which was sold to United Artists, which was sold to MGM, which was sold to Turner Broadcasting, which was sold to …Time Warner, bringing the cartoons full circle.
Jackie Chan studied at the Peking Opera School…
Jackie Chan studied at the Peking Opera School and has released over 20 successful albums in China.