The Soviets and the UK invaded Iran during World War II in order to prevent their oil reserves from falling into Nazi hands.
A prospector in Oregon found a 16 ton meteorite…
A prospector in Oregon found a 16 ton meteorite on his neighbor’s land and dragged it almost a mile to his land to claim it as his own.
Because rabbits are an invasive species, it’s illegal in Queensland…
Because rabbits are an invasive species, it’s illegal in Queensland (Australia) to own a pet rabbit unless you can prove that you’re a magician.
An episode of Peppa Pig had to be banned in Australia…
An episode of Peppa Pig had to be banned in Australia because it showed Peppa being friendly to spiders, which was not considered safe for kids due to the toxicity of many Australian species.
Peter Tripp, a radio DJ, stayed awake on air…
Peter Tripp, a radio DJ, stayed awake on air for 200 hours. The resulting sleep deprivation drove him crazy.
The US Government spent 20 years and $20m…
The US Government spent 20 years and $20m on an experimental project to test and train telepaths for military use.
The man who first entered the stratosphere was the father…
The man who first entered the stratosphere was the father of the first man to reach the deepest part of the ocean and is the grandfather of the man that is now leading the innovation of completely solar powered planes.
There is a man who has been walking around…
There is a man who has been walking around the world since 1998. He is currently in Russia.
Some Saudi Arabian cities have banned walking…
Some Saudi Arabian cities have banned walking your dog or cat because it enhances contact between men and women.
In Hong Kong and Japan, McDonald’s has “doors are always…
In Hong Kong and Japan, McDonald’s has “doors are always open” policy. People, who can’t afford a place to live, take advantage of this policy and “live” in McDonald’s. Because of this, they are called McRefugees.