“America’s Unluckiest Woman” Lost Five Homes To Five Hurricanes
Some of us have good luck, some of us have bad luck. And some of us have such incredible, long-lasting bad luck that they end up on this show.
“Boy” Jones Stalked Queen Victoria And Stole Her Undies
Edward “Boy” Jones has been called the first celebrity stalker.
The Only Guy Who Ever Broke Into The Bank Of England’s Vault Of Gold
Thanks to loads of security measures, no one has ever robbed the Bank of England. But if you ask whether anyone’s broken into the bank's famous gold vaults, the answer is a little more complicated.
How A “Sea-Worm” Inspired Marc Brunel To Dig London’s Thames Tunnel
Today in 1843, the opening of the Thames Tunnel in London, the first tunnel of its kind and one inspired by a mollusc known as a shipworm.
Margaret Horton Hung Onto The Tail Of A British Warplane As It Took Off And Flew
This week in 1945, a fascinating fact for anyone who didn’t have to live it firsthand: wartime airplane mechanic Margaret Horton accidentally ended up airborne on the tail of a plane.
Albert Gunter Had To Jump London’s Tower Bridge While Driving A Double Decker Bus
Today in 1952, a double decker bus driver in London had to make a split second decision to protect his passengers… and realized the safest option was to gun it and jump a city landmark.
In Wales, Mari Lwyd Brings A Costumed Horse Skull To Your Door For Some Winter Fun
There’s a tradition around this time of year in Wales called Mari Lwyd. It starts with a knock at the door in the winter night, and it only gets spookier from there.
Some People Are Sweet On Kool-Aid Pickles, But Others Have Soured On The Idea
Today in 2007, the New York Times published a feature story on Kool Aid pickles, a sweet and sour treat that found some diehard fans in the southern US.
A Dog In The UK Saved Lives During The Blitz, Thanks To A Full Bladder
This month in 1941, a dog in the UK became a hero in a very strange way, stopping a bomb by answering the call of nature.
In 1906, Chicago’s Newspapers Told Everybody The City Was Being Attacked By Dinosaurs
It was probably more elaborate than your standard April Fools Day joke: today in 1906, the Chicago Tribune put together a two page "report," complete with pictures, about swarms of dinosaurs wrecking the city.