Shavarsh Karapetyan, The Olympic Swimmer who Saved 20 Lives
Located in the capital city of Yerevan, Armenia, Yerevan Lake is a sprawling man-made reservoir that draws people to its shores for leisure and exercise. …
54 Photos That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity
In a world often filled with headlines of hardship and division, it’s easy to lose sight of the goodness that still exists around us. Yet, …
10 of the Most Brutal Booby Traps from the Vietnam War
During the Vietnam War, mines and booby traps caused an astonishing 15% to 28% of all casualties. Regardless of where this figure truly lies, the …
7 People From History Who Mysteriously Vanished Without a Trace
In the USA alone, over 600,000 people go missing each year. Often, these individuals are found alive and well. Rarely will they have suffered a …
The Terrifying History of the Oubliette
The Middle Ages is known for many things: Vikings, the life and death of Mansa Musa, and tragedies like the great famine and the Black …
The Tragedy of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571
The events of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, often referred to as “The Miracle of the Andes,” has everything you need to write a movie …
Jennifer Strange and The Tragic Water-Drinking Challenge
In January 2007, 28-year-old Jennifer Strange tuned into her favourite radio station KDND-FM 107.9 based out of Sacramento, California, and began rocking away to her …
Moondyne Joe: The Criminal Who Couldn’t be Jailed
Serial criminal Joseph Bolitho Johns is known more for his impressive—and persistent—prison escapes than his crimes. Born in England in 1826, Joseph grew up to …
The Longest Match in Boxing History that Lasted 110 Rounds Over 7 Hours
Seven hours of carrying out any strenuous activity is a task in itself. To imagine two people engaging in a boxing match for over seven …
Ludger Sylbaris: The Man Who Lived Through Doomsday
Survival stories are intriguing; we enjoy learning about the adversity and perils our fellow men and women have encountered and survived. From people surviving plane …