The Spanish Flu was named that because it’s effects on countries involved in WW1 were censored for morale. Spain was neutral and thus papers reported on the flu hitting Spain, making people believe Spain was hit especially hard.
In 1847 during the Irish potato famine, the Choctaw Nation…
In 1847 during the Irish potato famine, the Choctaw Nation of Native Americans donated $147 to assist with famine relief. The Irish have just completed a monument of appreciation.
In 1911, eleven and seven year old brothers…
In 1911, eleven and seven year old brothers rode on horseback from NYC to San Francisco in 62 days.
In England until the early 20th century, a man wishing to separate…
In England until the early 20th century, a man wishing to separate from his wife could lead her to market by a halter and sell her to the highest bidder.
In medieval Germany, married couples could legally settle…
In medieval Germany, married couples could legally settle their disputes by fighting a judicial duel. To even the field, the man had to fight from inside a hole with one arm tied behind his back. The woman was free to move and was armed with a sack filled with rocks.
History of the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower isn’t just a beautiful backdrop for romantic photos and second honeymoons. It has certainly become that over the years, but it started out as the entrance to the World’s Fair in 1889 and was supposed to be torn down shortly after, yet it remains standing tall as one of the most iconic structures in the world. How did this happen? And where did it come from? To know the whole story, you have to start back in 1884 when ideas and sketches started to be shared among a number of architects and designers who wanted the prestige
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In 1818, an Englishman accused of murder demanded a trial…
In 1818, an Englishman accused of murder demanded a trial by combat. Surprisingly, the law that allowed for trial by combat was still valid, and the man was acquitted when his accuser declined the offer of battle. Trial by combat was abolished the following year.
In 1848, to begin construction on the Niagara Falls Suspension…
In 1848, to begin construction on the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge, engineers needed to secure a line across the 800-foot chasm. The lead engineer held a kite-flying contest and eventually paid a local boy $5 for securing the first line over the river.
Southern sweet tea was originally used…
Southern sweet tea was originally used to show wealth, as tea, ice, and sugar were all very expensive at the time.
During the first battle of the American Civil War, hundreds…
During the first battle of the American Civil War, hundreds of civilians from Washington DC brought picnic baskets and came to watch the battle, sure the Union would easily win. The Union lost, and the civilians were caught in the retreat of the Northern army.