Published inKnowledge StewThe Man Who Prevented a Global Nuclear WarIn October 1962, one man’s decision prevented an all-out nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union.8h ago8h ago
Published inFact WorldThe Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 84Random facts about an old insect colony, a very long movie, Bisquick, state abbreviations, NFL referees, and other great facts.2d ago2d ago
Published inKnowledge StewThe Global Hunt for Hidden Canadian Club Whisky CasesIn 1967, Canadian Club whisky cases were hidden around the world as part of a creative ad campaign. Not all of them were found.3d ago13d ago1
Published inFact WorldThe Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 83Random facts about an extinct job, a long run, Marvel comics, a unique elevator, a strange airplane compartment, and other great facts.Oct 41Oct 41
Published inKnowledge StewWhy Icelanders Toss Baby Puffin Birds Off a Cliff Every YearThere is a yearly tradition in Iceland where people toss baby puffin birds off a cliff, and it is vital to the birds’ survival.Sep 25Sep 25
Published inKnowledge StewThe Secret, But Not So Secret, U.S. Military Base Built Under IceThe U.S. military once built a base that was constructed under ice. It was classified as a research site, but it had a more secret purpose.Sep 233Sep 233
Published inKnowledge StewThe Dublin Whiskey Fire — The Fire That Led to 13 Deaths From DrinkingIn 1875, whiskey caught fire in Dublin, Ireland. There were no casualties from the fire, but there were some from drinking.Sep 16Sep 16
Published inFact WorldThe Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 82Random facts about poison ivy, a mystery vending machine, invisible art, forgotten taxes, a little known train part, and other great facts.Sep 121Sep 121
Published inKnowledge StewThe War That Almost Started Because of a PigIn 1859, a strange and unusual “war” occurred between the United States and Great Britain, and it came about because of one pig.Sep 103Sep 103
Published inFact WorldThe Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 81Random facts about a tall tree, a rare medical condition, Lincoln’s leap, Internet users, relocated beavers, and other great facts.Sep 51Sep 51