How the Lykov Family spent over 40 Years Isolated from Civilization
In the summer of 1978, a helicopter pilot was sent deep into the Russian wilderness, close to the Mongolian border. The task was to find …
Mansa Musa, the Richest Man in Human History
People often wonder who the richest man in history is. Of course, that’s difficult to say precisely because it often means comparing wealth several centuries …
Darvaza Gas Crater, The Gateway to Hell
Deep in north-central Turkmenistan, in the heart of the Karakum Desert, lies Darvaza Gas Crater. Locals often refer to it as the Gates of Hell …
Lydia Litvyak: The Deadliest Female Fighter Pilot in History
In 1942, a number of aerial battles took place in the skies over the beleaguered city of Stalingrad between aircraft of the German Luftwaffe and …
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 …
Clive Wearing, The Man with a 7 Second Memory
Born May 11th 1938, Clive Wearing showed promising musical skills from an early age. In adulthood, he would go on to sing at Westminster Cathedral …
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, …