Denmark charges a tax of 150% on all new car purchases. 00
Louis Chevrolet, the founder of Chevrolet…
Louis Chevrolet, the founder of Chevrolet died bankrupt and poor working as a mechanic for the company he started. 20
In 2014 Budweiser attempted…
In 2014 Budweiser attempted to trademark the sound of a beer can opening. 20
American volunteers fighting in other nations…
American volunteers fighting in other nations armed forces in WW2 lost their citizenship and changed their nationality to Canadian. Congress eventually passed a blanket pardon in 1944. 10
Edgar Allan Poe wrote a novel in which a group…
Edgar Allan Poe wrote a novel in which a group of shipwrecked survivors draw lots in which the loser will be eaten, the boy who lost was named Richard Parker. 50 years later an English ship sank and the survivors drew lots, the losers name was Richard Parker. 10
In 2016, Reykjavik’s City Council decided…
In 2016, Reykjavik’s City Council decided to turn off city lights in order to allow residents to enjoy a fantastic Northern Lights display without artificial light pollution. 10
The term “groggy” comes from either the British…
The term “groggy” comes from either the British or American Navy. These sailors drank Grog, which was a mix of rum, water, and citrus juice, which was used to fight scurvy. Someone who is dazed or sleepy might feel as if they have had too much grog, making them “groggy.” 10
The US Navy sends medics to the high…
The US Navy sends medics to the high-volume emergency rooms of LA and Chicago to prep them to be deployed. “It’s a shame that Los Angeles has so much violence,” surgeon John Newman told the Los Angeles Times in 2003, “but from a training standpoint — fantastic.” 10
During WWII, a research program tried to…
During WWII, a research program tried to train pigeons to guide missiles. Pigeons would follow the image, pecking at it, which would move the screen on its pivots. The program was shutdown, with the lead researcher stating:”Our problem was no one would take us seriously.” 10
Napoleon Bonaparte was once moved…
Napoleon Bonaparte was once moved to tears over the grief of a dog who he found sitting with its owner’s body. 10