Nikita Khrushchev made a speech denouncing Stalin that was so shocking it caused heart attacks for some in attendance and others committed suicide afterwards.
The Tiananmen Square tank man during 1989 was not actually stopping…
The Tiananmen Square tank man during 1989 was not actually stopping the tanks to go attack the protesters, the tanks were actually going back to their barracks because the massacre happened the day before.
The sudden startled jolt awake sometimes experienced when on the verge…
The sudden startled jolt awake sometimes experienced when on the verge of sleeping is known as a hypnic jerk, and is likely a vestigial reflex selected to help primates avoid falling while resting or asleep in trees.
John Malkovich filmed a movie entitled 100 Years: The Movie You Will…
John Malkovich filmed a movie entitled 100 Years: The Movie You Will Never See, which was locked in a safe at the Cannes film festival, and will only be able to be watched 100 years from now.
The reason why Bambi (1941) looks so stylistically different…
The reason why Bambi (1941) looks so stylistically different than Disney’s other works is because entry-level employee Tyrus Wong, an immigrant artist from China, painted sketches of his vision without permission from supervisors. Walt Disney saw his work and promoted him as to lead artist.
50% of female US marines failed the minimum…
50% of female US marines failed the minimum requirement of 3 pulls ups.
Starting in 1945, more than 8,000 Dutch people have adopted the grave…
Starting in 1945, more than 8,000 Dutch people have adopted the grave of an American WWII soldier buried at Margraten, Netherlands. They visit regularly with flowers and graves are passed to the next generation. There is a waiting list to adopt a grave.
The whole reason we focus on presidents’ first 100 days…
The whole reason we focus on presidents’ first 100 days in office so much is because of how much FDR accomplished during his.
The most successful intelligence operation in the Cold War…
The most successful intelligence operation in the Cold War was emptying supplies of Soviet Union toilet paper, forcing them to use documents, and retrieving these documents after use.
Senator Daniel Webster turned down two offers to be vice…
Senator Daniel Webster turned down two offers to be vice president by William Henry Harrison and Zachary Taylor because he thought the office was a dead-end position. Both these presidents then died in office.