A British Challenger 2 tank was hit directly by 14 RPGs and an anti-tank missile in Iraq. The crew was uninjured and the tank was back in operation 6 hours later. Another survived 70 RPG hits. Only 1 Challenger 2 has been destroyed in combat; by another Challenger 2 in a friendly fire incident.
A Texas A&M study invited people to taste wines labeled “France,” “California…
A Texas A&M study invited people to taste wines labeled “France,” “California,” and “Texas,” and while nearly all ranked the French as best, in fact, all three were the same Texan wine.
The astronauts aboard Skylab 4 went on “strike” for a day because they felt overwhelmed…
The astronauts aboard Skylab 4 went on “strike” for a day because they felt overwhelmed by the demands of Mission Control. The used the time to look out the window and think.
You cannot actually buy the name of a star. The International Astronomical Union is the only authority…
You cannot actually buy the name of a star. The International Astronomical Union is the only authority for naming celestial bodies. No countries, authorities, or scientists in the world will recognize a purchased star name.
Recently, a CT scan revealed that a 12th century Buddha statue was…
Recently, a CT scan revealed that a 12th century Buddha statue was actually the casing for a mummified human being.
Multimillionaire Forrest Fenn has hidden a treasure worth in between 1 million and 3 million…
Multimillionaire Forrest Fenn has hidden a treasure worth in between 1 million and 3 million in the Rocky Mountains. To find it, you must solve his riddle. So far, no one has found it.
North Korea is the only country to have been caught cheating…
North Korea is the only country to have been caught cheating at the International Mathematical Olympiad. Twice.
An Australian company wants to resurrect gladiator…
An Australian company wants to resurrect gladiator duels with carbon-fiber suits.
This year, the U.S. government will allocate over 600 billion dollars to the Department…
This year, the U.S. government will allocate over 600 billion dollars to the Department of Defense. In contrast, NASA will receive just over 17 billion dollars in funding.
David Bowie declined the royal honor of Commander of the British…
David Bowie declined the royal honor of Commander of the British Empire, and turned down a knighthood.