In Sweden you may pitch your tent for a night or two in the countryside as long as you don’t disturb the landowner or cause damage to nature.
A Canadian military veteran amputee had to submit…
A Canadian military veteran amputee had to submit annual paperwork to prove his legs were still missing in order to continue his disability benefits.
A mountaineer found a wallet in the Andes mountain range…
A mountaineer found a wallet in the Andes mountain range. It was swung out of a plane, which crashed in 1972. Realizing the owner of the wallet was one of the 16 survivors, he returned it to him, 32 years later.
In Germany (and other parts of Europe) there are brass…
In Germany (and other parts of Europe) there are brass plaques set in the sidewalks in front of the former homes of people who fell victim to German Nazism.
People often hallucinate after losing a loved one…
People often hallucinate after losing a loved one or pet, they’re called “Grief Hallucinations”. One study found over 80% of elderly patients experience hallucinations of their departed spouse one month after their passing.
To get women to smoke cigarettes in the 1920s…
To get women to smoke cigarettes in the 1920s, tobacco companies devised a campaign of equating cigarettes as “torches of freedom.” The campaign helped women smoking jump from 5% in 1923 to 18.1% in 1935.
In 2011, Serena Williams responded to an unannounced…
In 2011, Serena Williams responded to an unannounced drug test by locking herself in her panic room and calling 911. In the years since, bizarre on court behavior and marked physical changes have increased speculation of steroid use.
In 2010, China had a recurring traffic jam involving…
In 2010, China had a recurring traffic jam involving thousands of cars that lasted for more than ten days. Many drivers were able to move their vehicles only 1 km (0.6 mi) per day, and some drivers reported being stuck in the traffic jam for five days.
The stated sunscreen SPF values are correct only if…
The stated sunscreen SPF values are correct only if 2 μL of sunscreen is applied per square cm of exposed skin. This translates into about 28 mL (1 oz) to cover the whole body of an adult male, which is much more than many people use in practice.
When a British captive officer challenged french…
When a British captive officer challenged french Navy officer Surcouf with the words “You French fight for money while we fight for honor”, Surcouf replied “Each of us fights for what he lacks most”.