100 World War I Facts That Everyone Should Know
Nov 12, 2023
Jennifer Anyabuine
During the First World War, American schools banned the teaching of German as it was seen as the enemy's language.
27 Minutes Read
How Pepsi Became The Sixth Largest Military In The World
Mar 17, 2021
Jack De Graaf
Did you know that during the Cold War, Pepsi Co became the sixth largest military in the world?
4 Minutes Read
The Great Australian Emu War of 1932
Apr 7, 2021
Jack De Graaf
Australia's national bird, the emu can run up to 30 miles per hour. This caused issues when the Great Emu War was in full swing.
8 Minutes Read
100 History Facts They Didn’t Teach You At School
Dec 6, 2023
Jack De Graaf
A singing birthday card has more computer power in it than the entire Allied Army of WWII.
42 Minutes Read
The Untold Story Of The Dunkirk Evacuations
Mar 17, 2021
Jack De Graaf
During the Dunkirk Evacuations, Churchill expected 30,000 troops to return to England. He was very wrong, but in a good way...
4 Minutes Read
NUTS! – The American Army’s Response to A Christmas Call For Surrender
Apr 8, 2022
Jack De Graaf
A quirky response to the German's demand for surrender went on to be a major morale boost for American troops.
2 Minutes Read
Why Uncle Wiggly Wings Delivered Chocolate to Children
Mar 17, 2021
Jack De Graaf
Uncle Wiggly Wings was a generous pilot who shared treats with children during the Cold War between 1948 & 1949.
2 Minutes Read
The World War II Ace Pilot with No Legs
Feb 14, 2024
Jack De Graaf
Pilots can lose consciousness due to too much G-Force. Legless pilot Douglas Bader used this to his advantage...
10 Minutes Read
Concrete Ships of World War I & II
Nov 17, 2023
Jack De Graaf
To counter the more important military uses for steel, US President Woodrow Wilson approved the construction of 43 concrete ships.
2 Minutes Read
A Japanese Soldier Took 29 Years to Surrender After WWII
Sep 29, 2023
Jack De Graaf
Hiroo Onoda saw leaflets announcing Japan's surrender during WWII. He thought it was a trick and chose to ignore it.
5 Minutes Read
Lizzie the Elephant, Sheffield’s WWI Industrial Mascot
Nov 13, 2023
Jack De Graaf
Lizzie the elephant helped transport machinery around Sheffield, England during WWI.
3 Minutes Read
9 Interesting Facts About the Vietnam War
Apr 30, 2021
Lizzie Robinson
Laos is the most heavily bombed country in the world, with an estimated 30% of cluster bombs remaining unexploded.
5 Minutes Read