# China
Agent 50: The Heroic Spy Who Saved Hundreds From Japanese Clutches in WWII
William "Bill" Gun Chong, BEM, (1911 - 2006) had himself quite an adventure during World War II. A Chinese-Canadian born in Vancouver, British Columbia, he was visiting relatives in Hong Kong in…
‘Magic’ Eyeliner, and Other Fascinating Ancient Beliefs and Facts
Ancient Egyptians wore thick eyeliner in the belief that it had magical properties. It did not, but what it did…
Attempts to Save the World That Went Disastrously Wrong
Misguided attempts to do good that backfire instead are all too common throughout history. Take that time when Philadelphia decided…
Costly Historic Mistakes That People Immediately Regretted
Costly mistakes have been all too common throughout history. Take the time 20th Century Fox agreed to let George Lucas…
Historic Catastrophes: Tales of Tragedy and Unforgettable Disaster
Disaster struck Dublin in 1875, when a fire erupted in a liquor warehouse full of hundreds of thousands of gallons…
Legendary Losses: Biggest Losers In History
A loser John or Jane Average has far less to fall before face planting than a loser in a position…
History’s Most Powerful Rulers
Powerful people have often changed the trajectory of history through innovation and by thinking outside the box. Take history’s first…
The Biggest Jerks In Royal History: 25 Royals Who Proved That Power Doesn’t Equal Decency
Jerk rulers, just like normal jerks in everyday life, have been all too common throughout history. Major difference, of course,…
The Worst Avoidable Disasters In World History
Disaster is likely if somebody shouts “FIRE!” in a crowded theater – which is why that is frowned upon, to…
The Most Dramatic & Short Lived Reigns of Power in History
Power is an aphrodisiac. Many pursue it, but not all can have it, and those who do manage to get…