1. The Amber Room The Amber Room, considered one of the greatest lost treasures of the world, disappeared during World War II. Located in the Catherine Palace of Tsarskoye Selo, near St. Petersburg, Russia, the room was originally constructed in […]
1. The Great Emu War In 1932, Australia waged a battle against emus in Western Australia after the large birds started devouring crops. The government sent soldiers armed with machine guns to take on the birds. Despite the weapons, the
1. Pencil Sharpeners with a Hand Crank Back in the day, kids were familiar with pencil sharpeners that required a bit of elbow grease. These hand-crank sharpeners were the norm in classrooms, often bolted to the walls or tucked into
1. Loch Ness, Scotland – The Home of Nessie Loch Ness is world-famous for its alleged monster, Nessie. The mysterious creature, often described as a giant serpent or prehistoric fish, has been the subject of numerous sightings and hoaxes for
1. Cowry Shells Before coins or paper bills, many ancient cultures turned to nature for currency, and cowry shells became one of the most widespread forms of money. Their small size, durability, and beautiful glossy appearance made them perfect for
1. French Fries vs. Chips In America, French fries are everywhere, from fast food joints to fancy restaurants. They’re the perfect side dish for burgers, sandwiches or even just on their own with ketchup. Thick or thin, crinkle-cut or shoestring,
1. Sin Eater Back in medieval Europe, especially in parts of England and Wales, sin eaters had one of the strangest jobs around. When someone died, the family would hire a sin eater to symbolically take on the dead person’s
