Tayeb Souami, The Man who Returned Orange Juice and Won $315M
It was a busy and costly month for Tayeb Souami when his life changed forever. In May 2018, Tayeb Souami went to return some orange …
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Syndrome K, the Fake Disease that Saved Hundreds of Lives
Fear of disease is ubiquitous for humans. Examples range from the Black Plague that decimated populations for centuries, to the mysterious, deadly rabies virus that …
What Happened to Louis Le Prince? The Inventor Who Mysteriously Vanished
Imagine inventing something so groundbreaking that it forever changed the world as everyone knew it. Then imagine nobody ever knowing it was you who created …
Billie Bob Harrell: The Man Who Regretted Winning the $31M Lottery
The odds of winning the lottery are one in 300 million. Those who partake have incredibly slim chances of winning. In fact, you’re more likely …
The 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster: What went Wrong?
On the morning of January 28, 1986, the USA collectively gathered around TVs across the country to spectate the hugely anticipated launch of the Space …
Oscar the Therapy Cat: The Cat Who Could Predict Death
Animals have worked alongside humans for centuries. From dogs successfully sniffing out cancer to carrier pigeons being used to send messages throughout World War I, …
Alvin Straight, The Man Who Drove 240 Miles on a Lawn Mower to Visit his Dying Brother
Alvin Boone Straight was your typical older man in many ways. His health was declining, his eyesight was failing him, and he was living month …
Who was Tutankhamun? The Legacy of the Boy King
Tutankhamun is, without a doubt, the most popular ancient Egyptian pharaoh. He is a household name with worldwide recognition. This is mostly due to the …
The Kentucky Meat Shower: When the Sky Rained Mystery Meat
History is full of strange historical events and unexplained phenomena that stretch the limits of our understanding and seem too crazy to be true. While …
Hiroo Onoda, Japan’s Last WW2 Soldier who Refused to Surrender for 30 Years
The Japanese Imperial Army which fought throughout World War II stands as one of the most vicious and loyal armed forces in modern history. Japanese …