War & Weapons
100 World War I Facts That Everyone Should Know
During the First World War, American schools banned the teaching of German as it was seen as the enemy's language.
War & Weapons
100 World War I Facts That Everyone Should Know
War & Weapons
How Pepsi Became The Sixth Largest Military In The World
Did you know that during the Cold War, Pepsi Co became the sixth largest military in the world?
War & Weapons
The Great Australian Emu War of 1932
Australia's national bird, the emu can run up to 30 miles per hour. This caused issues when the Great Emu War was in full swing.
Celebrities & People
10 Witty Facts About Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill had a doctors note to enable him to drink "unlimited" amounts of alcohol while visiting the USA.
Music & Instruments
The Message To Colombian Hostages Hidden In A Pop Song
In order to contact their hostages in secret, Alfonso Diaz came up with the idea to hide a message in Morse Code within a song.
History & Events
100 History Facts They Didn’t Teach You At School
A singing birthday card has more computer power in it than the entire Allied Army of WWII.
War & Weapons
The Untold Story Of The Dunkirk Evacuations
During the Dunkirk Evacuations, Churchill expected 30,000 troops to return to England. He was very wrong, but in a good way...
War & Weapons
NUTS! – The American Army’s Response to A Christmas Call For Surrender
A quirky response to the German's demand for surrender went on to be a major morale boost for American troops.
War & Weapons
Why Uncle Wiggly Wings Delivered Chocolate to Children
Uncle Wiggly Wings was a generous pilot who shared treats with children during the Cold War between 1948 & 1949.
War & Weapons
The World War II Ace Pilot with No Legs
Pilots can lose consciousness due to too much G-Force. Legless pilot Douglas Bader used this to his advantage...
History & Events
The Soviet Night Witches – Female Bomber Pilots of World War II
The highly skilled Soviet Night Witch pilots would cut their engines when approaching a target and simply glide towards it.
War & Weapons
Concrete Ships of World War I & II
To counter the more important military uses for steel, US President Woodrow Wilson approved the construction of 43 concrete ships.