1. Free Refills Everywhere If you order a soft drink at an American restaurant, chances are you’ll only be paying once—because refills are usually free. Many foreigners are shocked by this since in most countries, each drink is a separate […]
1. The War of the Worlds (1938) Imagine tuning into the radio one night and hearing a live report of aliens invading Earth. That’s exactly what happened with The War of the Worlds, Orson Welles’ infamous broadcast that sent listeners
1. Tȟašúŋke Witkó (Crazy Horse) Crazy Horse was a fearless Oglala Lakota warrior who never sought fame but became a legend. He played a key role in the Battle of the Little Bighorn, where he and his warriors overwhelmed Custer’s
1. The Prohibition Era Shuts Down Bars Overnight Imagine going to bed thinking you’d grab a drink with friends the next day, only to wake up and find alcohol was suddenly illegal. That’s exactly what happened in 1920 when the
1. The Oldest Mathematical System Long before the world credited the Greeks with mathematical advancements, the people of Africa were already crunching numbers. The Ishango Bone, discovered in the Congo and dated to around 20,000 years ago, is one of
1. Buying Flowers Before the Date Back in the day, showing up with a bouquet of roses or a dozen carnations was seen as the pinnacle of romance. It was almost a given that a man would arrive at the
1. Ivan the Terrible – Russia’s Ruthless Tsar Ivan IV of Russia, better known as Ivan the Terrible, lived up to his nickname in more ways than one. His reign (1533–1584) started with promising reforms, but paranoia and cruelty soon
