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 …
Shoichi Yokoi: The Japanese Soldier who Continued Fighting 28 years after WWII Ended
Few soldiers in history have been as dedicated and loyal to the nation they serve as those who served in the Japanese Imperial Army during …
Tonda Dickerson, The Waitress Who Received a $10M Tip
When Tonda Dickerson and four coworkers were given lottery tickets as tips, they didn’t think much of it. People love to play the lottery, hoping …
The History of North Sentinel Island
Late in 2018, an American Christian missionary lost his life on North Sentinel Island. Before that, in 2006, two Indian crab fishermen perished while illegally …
The History of Krakatoa: What Happened When the Volcano Erupted?
When it comes to historically notable volcanic eruptions, Krakatoa is one of the most well-known. This volcano’s eruption in 1883 was one of the most …
Dianne Odell, The Woman who Lived in an Iron Lung
On February 13th 1947, Geneva and Freeman Odell welcomed their daughter, Dianne Odell, into the world in Jackson, Tennessee. Dianne was the perfect addition to …
10 Unsung Heroes of World War Two
The Second World War produced a level of suffering unparalleled in the course of human history. But despite the carnage unfolding around them, untold scores …