Tsutomu Yamaguchi, the Man who Survived Both Atomic Bombs
Imagine surviving not just one but two devastating nuclear explosions. The chances of this seem improbable or even close to impossible. However, Tsutomu Yamaguchi defied …
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How Mary Ann Bevan became the “Ugliest Woman In The World”
In the early 1900s, the life of British woman Mary Ann Bevan was good. She was married to a farmer, Thomas, and the couple would …
From Shipwreck to Royalty: Carl Emil Pettersson’s Journey to Becoming a King
Carl Emil Pettersson’s Christmas Day in 1904 didn’t turn out as he’d imagined. The 29-year-old sailor found himself in an unlikely predicament: he was laid …
The Bizarre Vanishing of Australia’s Leader, Harold Holt
In 1967, the 17th Prime Minister of Australia headed to Cheviot Beach in Victoria to swim in the ocean. A keen swimmer, Harold Holt waded …
The Jim Twins: Separated at Birth, but Identical Lives
The nature versus nurture question is one that has divided scientists, psychologists, and the general public for decades. The answer to whether human behavior, personality, …
The Fearless Stewardess: Neerja Bhanot’s Heroic Story
From reassuring nervous passengers, dealing with the difficult ones, and serving food and drinks in between, being a flight attendant is a busy, hands-on job. …
The Story of Karina Chikitova, the Real-Life Mowgli
This fascinating survival story mirrors the Disney film “The Jungle Book.” Instead of an orphan being abandoned in the jungle, the real-life version sees a …
The Incredible Hidden City of Derinkuyu
In 1963, a man living in the Turkish city of Derinkuyu (meaning deep well) in the Anatolia region of Turkey decided it was time for …
How Tami Oldham Ashcraft Survived 41 Days in the Pacific Ocean
In the vast blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, Tami Oldham Ashcraft and Richard Sharp embarked on a sailing adventure together in September 1983. The …
The Extraordinary Survival Story of Mauro Prosperi
In the unforgiving vastness of the Sahara Desert, where the relentless sun and expansive landscape challenge the boundaries of human endurance, one man’s tale of …