In 2005, a woman falsely claimed she found a finger in her food at Wendy’s. The fast food chain suffered an estimated US$21 million in lost business.
Alexander Prokhorenko, a Russian special forces intelligence…
Alexander Prokhorenko, a Russian special forces intelligence officer, called in an airstrike on himself when he was ambushed by ISIS during the battle to liberate Palmyra.
While watching her first operation, Mary Alice Powell…
While watching her first operation, Mary Alice Powell Lindsay passed out three times, but she later became the first registered nurse in Utah and was assistant superintendent of nurses at the LDS Hospital.
In 1853 a candidate for governor in California…
In 1853 a candidate for governor in California accidentally campaigned in Oregon so they named the town after him.
In 1999 a guy bought 12,150 servings of pudding…
In 1999 a guy bought 12,150 servings of pudding ($3,140) and in return earned 1,253,000 frequent flyer miles.
When early humans transitioned from hunter gathering…
When early humans transitioned from hunter gathering to agriculture, it actually lowered their standards of living.
The first alcohol-free bar in New Zealand went out of business…
The first alcohol-free bar in New Zealand went out of business five weeks after opening due to a lack of consumer interest. Customers that did show up often only consumed water after paying the $15 cover charge for entry.
A statue of Jesus in India had water mysteriously dripping…
A statue of Jesus in India had water mysteriously dripping from its toes. Worshipers would collect and sometimes drink it. The source of the water was later found to be a clogged toilet near the statue.
When Elon Musk was 17, he lived off a dollar a day…
When Elon Musk was 17, he lived off a dollar a day for a month to see if he had what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
Hackers broke into Mark Zuckerberg ‘s Twitter and Pinterest accounts…
Hackers broke into Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter and Pinterest accounts in 2016. They say his password was “dadada”.