Category: International

By Anthony F. Gero In early 1864, Californians glimpsed new uniforms for state militia. A report in the Sacramento Bee sets the scene: “At the …

What a better way to explore the beauty of a country than taking a road trip! At some point in your life you have probably …

Germany is known for beautiful castles. Many have crumbled over time due to wars, weather, or neglect. But Burg Eltz still stands as a monument …

Self-taught venom expert Tim Friede has voluntarily injected himself with snake venom 856 times across 18 years. Now, in spite of the odds, Friede’s extremely …

Scientists have revived a worm that was frozen 46,000 years ago — at a time when woolly mammoths, sabre-toothed tigers and giant elks still roamed …

On June 10, 1990, British Airways Flight 5390 experienced a terrifying incident when the cockpit windshield blew out, causing the captain to be partially sucked …

A new study suggests that Earth may possess a vast, untapped energy source — trillions of tons of hydrogen gas buried deep beneath the surface. …

In the early decades of the 20th century, law enforcement was rapidly changing. The automobile was revolutionizing transportation, and with it came new opportunities — …

The Aktiv Snow Trac was created by Lars Larsson, chief engineer for a Swedish farm machinery manufacturer AB Westeråsmaskiner. Lars wanted to be able to …

Died 1958, Gibsonton, Florida, United States Circus side show performer Grace McDaniels is dubbed the world’s ugliest woman Grace McDaniels (March 17, 1888–March 14, 1958) …