# world war II
Throwing Slaves Overboard to Drown and Other Dark Moments From History
History is chock full of dark examples of people’s inhumanity to each other. From the throwing of slaves into the…
The Fart That Killed 10,000 People, and Other Weird Moments From History
During the current pandemic, people are probably more likely to fart in order to hide a cough when in public,…
The Ship That Disguised Itself as an Island and Other Lesser-Known WWII Facts
In early 1942, during the opening months of WWII in the Asia-Pacific theater, the Allies were reeling from a series…
Satanic Tomatoes and Other Weird Details Not Taught in History Class
Weird stuff permeates history, but by necessity, most of the weird stuff is not taught in school. Because of space…
History’s Out of the Ordinary Radicals
In 1946, Brazil’s government prohibited the country’s newspapers from mentioning Japan’s defeat in the recently concluded Second World War. The…
Crime Waves and Savage Fads From History That Were Just Unnatural
Crime waves, like actual waves in the ocean, come and go. Some crime waves grow from serious and predictable factors,…
The Tragic History of the U.S. Child Warriors
From time immemorial, just about every child has dreamt of adventure and excitement. For many boys, the military is high…
A Memorable History of Deception and Spy Capers
Deception and creative misdirection are vital elements of espionage and warfare. From planting fake information for foes to find and…
Famous Historic Figures’ Public Image vs the Reality of their Lives
Public image is probably the greatest asset of public figures. Whether kings, politicians, movie stars or moral crusaders, projecting and…
Facts About These Notorious Law Breakers and Their Criminal History
Throughout history, as seen below, criminals and lawbreakers have sometimes been driven by altruistic motives. Take, for example, the teenage…