The Infamous Shark Arm Case in Australia
In 1935, the infamous case of the shark arm started when a tiger shark in captivity vomited up a human arm. The tiger sh...
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That Time A Scandinavian Admiral Asked The Enemy For More Ammo
In the early 18th century, known as the romantic Age of Seafaring, one naval hero was called Admiral Peter Tordenskjold....
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The Virginia Prisoner Who Sued Himself For $5 Million
You would have to look hard and long to find a stranger case than the Virginia prisoner Robert L. Brock, who sued himsel...
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Villas Las Estrellas The Icy Settlement Where You Must Remove Your Appendix
Far in the north, or the south, depending on your perspective there is a little settlement in Antarctica. This little ic...
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The Mystery Disappearance Of NBA Player Bison Dele
Bison Dele was a professional basketball player during the 1990s who played in one of the Chicago Bulls dream teams. Del...
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From Heavyweight Champion To Irish Mob Boss To New York Senator
John Morrissey was an Irish-born American who dominated New York politics during the Gilded Age of the Northern United S...
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Many Medieval Manuscripts Describe Knights Fighting Snails
In what appears to be great battles, many medieval manuscripts describe knights fighting with what seem to be snails. Th...
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Wife Carrying Is An Extreme Sport In Finland
Over fifty men happily sling their wives or partners over their shoulders and run off into the race. An hour-long gruel...
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Aeschylus The Ancient Writer Killed By A Falling Tortoise
Aeschylus is often regarded as the creator of the tragic genre. He is one of the early Greek writers whose plays have su...
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For Europeans Hershey’s Chocolate Tastes Like Vomit
If you ask any American they may tell you that Hershey’s is the chocolate to buy. But, if you ever offer one to a Europe...
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