In 1956, a magician was performing the “cut a person in half” trick using his wife for a televised performance. Immediately after she was divided, the host ended the show. People were horrified, thinking she had been killed, but time had just run out on the broadcast. 00
President Nixon, after many years of refusing…
President Nixon, after many years of refusing to release his tax returns for review, said “People have got to know whether or not their president is a crook. Well, I am not a crook.” After the investigation, he was forced to pay $465,000 in back taxes he owed. 01
Some states print decks of cards featuring…
Some states print decks of cards featuring the names or images of victims of unsolved crimes to be used in prisons and have successfully solved cold cases. 00
In 2009, before specific whistleblower…
In 2009, before specific whistleblower protection laws, two nurses in TX were fired and charged with unrelated felonies after reporting unsafe medical care from a physician they worked under. 00
In 1938, 150 women chained themselves to cherry…
In 1938, 150 women chained themselves to cherry trees in Washington DC in protest of plans to cut the trees down to clear space for the Jefferson Memorial. The protest ended when they had to use the bathroom. 20
East China Sea parts every year and exposes…
East China Sea parts every year and exposes a narrow 2.9km long strip of land allowing thousands of people to cross from Jindo island to Modo island of Korea. This land is exposed about an hour each day for approximately 4 days every year. 10
While at the toilet, president Carter hit a secret…
While at the toilet, president Carter hit a secret “panic button” thinking it was a flush toilet button and Secret Service responded by bursting into the room while the president was still zipping up his trousers. 10
Target Canada was so poorly planned that Canadian…
Target Canada was so poorly planned that Canadian consumers would continue to cross the border and shop at Target stores in the United States. 10
In 2001, workers took over a struggling factory…
In 2001, workers took over a struggling factory after their employer refused to provide them with a travel allowance and left the business for dead. Soon, they had made new clients, paid off the factory debts, and raised their salaries. The factory continues to run as a co-operative. 10
The Filet o’ Fish was invented so Catholics…
The Filet o’ Fish was invented so Catholics could eat at McDonald’s on Fridays. 10