In Japan, unmarried women in their late 20’s were called “Christmas Cakes” because “after the 25th they’re not good”.
Two men paid €1.5 million in counterfeit money…
Two men paid €1.5 million in counterfeit money for a painting, only to find out that the painting was fake.
A Soviet soccer player was so popular that when…
A Soviet soccer player was so popular that when he was sent to the Siberian gulags during Stalin’s Great Purge in the 1930s, he was treated rather well as the gulag commanders were also his fans, who gave him better quarters and food rations, and was even asked to coach the local teams.
2 Virginia Firefighters were suspended after transporting…
2 Virginia Firefighters were suspended after transporting an 18-month-old girl to a hospital in their fire engine, a policy breach that ultimately saved the girl’s life. The reason behind this, was that the fire engine is licensed as a “non-transport unit” and doesn’t have the proper restrains and medications.
In 1911 a lone man emerged from the wilderness in…
In 1911 a lone man emerged from the wilderness in California, the last member of his tribe and also “the last wild Indian”. With the help of university professors he was able to preserve parts of his language and culture.
In 2012 the NYPD committed a man to a mental hospital when….
In 2012 the NYPD committed a man to a mental hospital when he claimed to be a Navy SEAL after being arrested for running a red light and weapons possession. It was soon confirmed that he was in fact an active duty Navy SEAL, and he was released with all charges against him deferred.
Norway started building a “highway for bees” in 2015. The bee…
Norway started building a “highway for bees” in 2015. The bee-friendly corridor in Oslo passes through places where bees like to both live and feed, and features feeding stations.
New study shows 59% of links shared on social…
New study shows 59% of links shared on social media have never actually been clicked.
Fidel Castro had a serious obsession with anything…
Fidel Castro had a serious obsession with anything dairy. He once tried to breed a super cow to no avail, brought the French Ambassador just to debate about cheese and the obsession was big enough for it to be the target for one of the many plots made by the CIA to kill him.
In 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia, wanting to bring the Mona Lisa back…
In 1911, Vincenzo Peruggia, wanting to bring the Mona Lisa back to Italy after “It was stolen by Napoleon”, simply walked in the Louvre, lifted off the painting, took it to a nearby service staircase, removed the frame, put it under his smock, and simply walked out with it in plain sight.