Mad Honey Warfare: The Strange History of Hallucinogenic Honey in Battle
Discover mad honey—how toxic rhododendron nectar creates hallucinogenic honey used in ancient warfare, medicine, and modern curiosity.
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NOTICE: Do Not Call 911 for a Ride to the Store
Read more: NOTICE: Do Not Call 911 for a Ride to the StoreThere are pros and cons to public transportation, but it is good advice for everyone to consider all the costs before calling for a ride. Kurt Smith was arrested in December 2014 by New Jersey State Police for filing a false police report in an effort to get a free ride to a convenience store.…
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Some People Just Aren’t Good With Animals
Read more: Some People Just Aren’t Good With AnimalsBenjamin Herman Siegel of southern Florida was arrested in January, 2015 and charged with battery and cruelty to animals after allegedly striking employees with a bearded dragon and putting the bearded dragon in his mouth. According to police reports, Seigel was videotaped throwing the animal in the air multiple times before hitting employees more than…
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Cold Enough For Ya?
Read more: Cold Enough For Ya?The coldest temperature ever recorded on earth was in August, 2010 in Antarctica. Satellites measured surface temperatures of -135.8 degrees Fahrenheit (-94.7 degrees Celsius). There is no way to disguise the fact that this is COLD. It is not entirely incompatible with human life, however. Scientists stationed at the South Pole have a tradition of…
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Nuclear War False Alarms That Almost Triggered World War 3
Read more: Nuclear War False Alarms That Almost Triggered World War 3Discover the shocking real-life nuclear war false alarms that almost led to nuclear war. Learn from these critical moments in Cold War history!
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Vasili Arkhipov: The Man Who Prevented World War III
Read more: Vasili Arkhipov: The Man Who Prevented World War IIIOn October 27, 1962, in the most tense moments of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the American destroyer USS Beale tried to warn off the Soviet submarine B-59 and inadvertently brought the world to what was, arguably, the closest it has come to nuclear war.
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Reducing the Werewolf Population One Adoption at a Time
Read more: Reducing the Werewolf Population One Adoption at a TimeGoing the extra mile to keep the werewolf population down, Argentina’s presidents have made it a custom since 1907 to “adopt” the seventh son born in a family.
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Survival Skills for Z-Day
Read more: Survival Skills for Z-DayExperts note that to survive a zombie attack: 1. Do not take shelter in a vehicle in which you do not have the keys; 2. Do not leave weapons out for zombies to find: 3. Do not give your only weapon to a hysterical person; 4. Do not retreat to your basement without supplies; 5. Do not…
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Celebrate Hogmanay in Scotland: Have Yourself a Flaming Ball of Fun
Read more: Celebrate Hogmanay in Scotland: Have Yourself a Flaming Ball of FunExplore the unique Hogmanay traditions of Scotland, from fireball ceremonies to festive feasts. Learn about customs across regions and their historical significance.
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Take Some Mummy Powder, A Few Drops of Gladiator Blood, and Call Me in the Morning
Read more: Take Some Mummy Powder, A Few Drops of Gladiator Blood, and Call Me in the MorningQuack medicine is nothing new. Over the centuries, people have ingested some pretty disgusting things in hopes of curing whatever ails them. Consider some of the following examples from history: Mellified Man: Take one male volunteer aged 70 or 80, bathe him, and feed him with nothing but honey. Upon his death (usually within a…
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You’ve Heard of Flying Reindeer; What About Pollyanna, the Reindeer of the Deep Seas?
Read more: You’ve Heard of Flying Reindeer; What About Pollyanna, the Reindeer of the Deep Seas?Pollyanna, with officers of the HMS Trident The British submarine HMS Trident had an unusual crew member for part of its World War II service: a reindeer named Pollyanna. The Trident was among a fleet of submarines and supply ships that the British Navy sent to support the Soviet Union after the Nazis invaded in…
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The Christmas Truce 1914: A Heartwarming Tale of Peace During War
Read more: The Christmas Truce 1914: A Heartwarming Tale of Peace During WarDiscover the moving story of the Christmas Truce 1914, when German and British soldiers laid down arms to share carols, gifts, and even a soccer game during WWI.
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Have Yourself a Jewish Little Christmas
Read more: Have Yourself a Jewish Little ChristmasMany of the most popular Christmas songs were written by Jewish songwriters:
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Who Wants to Spend Christmas Looking at Planets?
Read more: Who Wants to Spend Christmas Looking at Planets?For the Voyager space exploration program, engineers plotted around 10,000 potential trajectories and then narrowed them down to find the optimal mission objectives. They chose trajectories that would reduce or eliminate planetary encounters taking place over the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays. source
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Making a List of Who is Naughty, Nice, and Who Will Be Eaten
Read more: Making a List of Who is Naughty, Nice, and Who Will Be EatenNot content with just one Santa Claus, Iceland has thirteen of them. Known as “Jolasveinar” or “Yule Lads,” they are the sons of the trolls Gryla and Leppaludi, who would eat children who have been naughty throughout the year. Originally the Jolasveinar were much like their parents, but they mellowed with the years, and instead…
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