Jack De Graaf
5 Fairly Fun Facts About Dodgems
Bumpers cars, while targeted for kids, are great fun for people of all ages! It's the only place where you can drive recklessly and it's okay! But these fun little cars weren't always made for bumping. Find out how they became the fun carnival ride they are today!
The Untold Story Of The Dunkirk Evacuations
One story about Dunkirk that’s rarely told is about the Siege of Lille, a battle taking place in tandem with the evacuations that saw 40,000 French troops hold off waves of elite Wehrmacht soldiers. Without the efforts of these brave French soldiers, not as many soldiers would have been saved.
NUTS! – The American Army’s Response to A Christmas Call For Surrender
Americans are known for being loud and not having a filter. Fortunately, this can sometimes provide some amusing stories in dark times! Like this one for example, when the Germans asked for the Americans to surrender. The response they got was not exactly standard - find out for yourself!
5 Facts About The Adorable Baby Yoda
Although nicknamed "Baby Yoda", this adorable little green creature is actually not Star Wars’ character Yoda’s baby. His popularity has exploded since the release of The Mandalorian on Disney+, so let’s find out what we know about this little guy right here in these 5 facts all about Baby Yoda.
Why Uncle Wiggly Wings Delivered Chocolate to Children
During the Cold War when everyone was on edge, even though nothing happened, it was still a tense time. In those incidents, it's always nice to hear about good Samaritans. Read this heartwarming story about an American pilot that dropped candy from his aircraft for the kids in Berlin!
The Fallen Astronaut – A Memorial Placed On The Moon In Secret
On the moon's northern hemisphere is a place known as Hadley Rille. And it's here where there's a sculpture of an astronaut and a plaque with the names of 14 astronauts and cosmonauts who died in the advancement of space exploration.
The Mystery Hut Playing “Africa” by Toto For All Eternity
Of all the art installations in the world, this one takes the cake! In the middle of the Namib desert, there is a speaker system set up playing "Africa" by Toto on repeat forever! If you want to find it, good luck because the location is undisclosed...
The World War II Ace Pilot with No Legs
World War II certainly had many war heroes of it's time. One that has stood out above the rest was a man called Douglas Bader. What made him special? Well, he was a pilot - with no legs! Read all about his story and accomplishments here!
Can You Stay Hydrated By Drinking Blood?
So this is a bit of a strange question really, but at the same time it is somewhat logical to think you could do this. Before we talk about whether or not blood would hydrate you, we’ve got to first think about whether it’s safe to actually drink at all!
The Soviet Night Witches – Female Bomber Pilots of World War II
As a response to the high casualties suffered by male soldiers, Stalin started to incorporate females into defense roles. Some of these women became night bombers. They ended up becoming so deadly, that they earned a nickname from the Germans that stuck. They were called the Night Witches.
Concrete Ships of World War I & II
During any war, it’s natural for certain materials to become scarce. And this was exactly the case in both World War I and II with steel. As each war dragged on, steel became more and more scarce, and the military turned to a new resource: using cement to build their ships.
Freaky Facts About Friday The 13th
In the West, Friday the 13th is a notorious day where people will usher words of bad omens and ill luck to each other. A tradition that is deep rooted within our society; even the most happy-go-lucky person will keep an eye out for bad signs on Friday the 13th. But why?