Alligators have been a long-running problem for NASA, including climbing over their fences and entering buildings over night. 10
In 2007, a plane carrying $3.3 Million dollars…
In 2007, a plane carrying $3.3 Million dollars in cash crashed in a poor Brazilian village. The plane was looted and the cash became a curse as thieves descended on the town to steal it. 10
In 1953, Swanson had 260 tons of leftover…
In 1953, Swanson had 260 tons of leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and didn’t know how to get rid of it. They asked their workers for ideas, and one man thought they should package it in individual trays with sides and freeze it. The TV dinner was born. 10
In the 1930s New York city planner Robert…
In the 1930s New York city planner Robert Moses deliberately built a number of bridges really low so that only cars could go under it – so as to prevent blacks (who mostly used public transport) from visiting New York’s ‘pristine’ beaches. 10
William Wrigley, Jr. sold soaps in 1891…
William Wrigley, Jr. sold soaps in 1891, offering baking powder as incentive to buyers. The baking powder proved to be more popular, so he started selling it, offering gum as incentive. But the gum proved to be even more popular, so he started selling them. In 1893, Juicy Fruit debuted. 10
Matthew McConaughey’s brother, Rooster McConaughey…
Matthew McConaughey’s brother, Rooster McConaughey, named his son Miller Lyte and in return was gifted a years supply of beer for his life long commitment to the brand. 10
Nearly all of the Presidentially pardoned turkeys….
Nearly all of the Presidentially pardoned turkeys are now dead due to the fact that the turkeys used for Thanksgiving are bred for the table and not for the ability to live long and healthy lives. 10
The first native American to meet the Pilgrims….
The first native American to meet the Pilgrims walked into the Plymouth settlement and welcomed them in English and asked them for a beer. 10
There is a grocery store named “Thanksgiving”…
There is a grocery store named “Thanksgiving” in Paris that sells U.S. “cuisine” like Pop-Tarts, Heinz ketchup, and Skippy peanut butter to homesick ex-pats. 10
The term “Hippie” is derived from the term…
The term “Hippie” is derived from the term “Hipster,” which described jazz fans in the 1940’s. Hipsters were known for pot smoking and sarcasm. 00