General Richard Ewell and His Bird-Brained Delusion
Confederate General Richard Ewell believed himself to be a bird, eating grains of wheat and sunflower seeds for meals.
There were persistent stories from soldiers on guard duty claiming that the General would spend many hours in his tent quietly chirping to himself.
Also known as “Old Baldy,” one can’t help but wonder if he fancied himself to be a bald eagle.
Albert K. Bender: The UFO Investigator Who Helped Create the Men in Black Legend
Albert K. Bender founded one of the first UFO investigation groups, tried to contact aliens by telepathy, and helped launch the Men in Black legend.
William Walker and the Original Filibuster: When the Word Meant Invading Countries, Not Talking Forever
Before a filibuster meant endless Senate speeches, it meant private military adventurers invading foreign countries. William Walker made the old meaning infamous.
Professional Farters: The Weird Career Path Your Guidance Counselor Never Mentioned
Explore the strange true history of professional farters, from Roland the Farter and medieval court entertainment to Le Pétomane, the Moulin Rouge, Japanese fart battles, and Mr. Methane.
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