For the aspiring criminal mastermind, few objects hold greater allure than the British Crown Jewels. The intrinsic and symbolic value make the jewels a great prize. The world-class security guarding the relics […]
The First Lady Who Was Killed By a President
As we have noted elsewhere, Millard Fillmore has somehow failed to achieve a revered place in history, despite having served as the thirteenth President of the United States. The thing for which […]
How North Korea Pulled Off History’s Biggest Car Theft
Who hasn’t gotten a little behind on bills? Is there anyone who hasn’t made an impulse purchase without figuring out the impact on the budget? Narrowing the field a bit, let’s talk […]
The Incredible Story of the Deserter Who Became the Youngest Medal of Honor Recipient
When she enters the fleet sometime this year, USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG-125) will be the first of the Flight III variants Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Among the crew of this state-of-the-art ship […]
The Two Deaths of John Dillinger
Public Enemy Number One. There are few titles that carry more notoriety than being labeled as the #1 threat to society. Those who have been so branded are among the worst of […]
How the Mona Lisa Became the World’s Most Famous Painting By Being Stolen
The Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in the world. Ask anyone to list the most important artwork in history, and you can be sure that Leonardo da Vinci’s enigmatic painting […]
Take a Stroll Down the World’s Shortest Street
Taking a stroll to the end of the street might be just the thing so you can get some fresh air and get the blood flowing. If you happen to be staying […]
How a Man Without a Country Created a Quiet Place of Refuge
Jean Baptiste Point du Sable was a man without a home, a country, or a culture. He was an outsider everywhere he went. He simply wanted a chance to make a life […]
Mary Stuart, the Queen of Golf
Unless you are a true golf aficionado, you may not recognize Mary Stuart’s name. If this is the first you are hearing about her, that’s unfortunate. As far as the sport concerned, […]
Which War Killed One-Sixth of the World’s Population?
If you had to list the deadliest military conflicts in human history, which would take the #1 spot? The easy answer is World War II. With some estimates placing the death toll […]
What Was the Deadliest Fart in History?
Yes, we’re sure you have horror stories about an obnoxious and flatulent brother who habitually lets one rip as soon as the family is packed into the car. You might have experienced […]
Aspiration, Preparation, Realization
It doesn’t take a lot of sleuthing to figure out that we love presidential history here at Commonplace Fun Facts. That’s why we always make a point to read Presidential History by […]
Research Proves Benefits When Doctors Prescribe Ice Cream
It sounds like the stuff of fairy tales or a thing that could only happen in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Imagine a doctor writing the words “ice cream” on a prescription […]
How a Popular Snack Was Born Out of a Fit of Frustration
George Crum had run out of patience. He certainly subscribed to the adage that the customer is always right, and he tried his best to be accommodating, but enough was enough!
Which South American City Was Once the Capital of a European Nation?
A nation’s capital city is not only the seat of its government but is also a center of national pride. If a tourist can visit only one city, the capital is the […]