10A British-Confederate Team-Up Against The Union During the Civil War, the Union very nearly got into an armed confrontation with the British, thanks to one over-eager soldier. Charles Wilkes—a captain of the Union Navy—intercepted and detained two Confederate diplomats aboard the British ship, Trent. The diplomats were on their way to Britain in order to secure an alliance with the British. News of the capture made Wilkes a hero in the Union....
10 They’re Called ‘Drones’ Almost everyone refers to a military Unmanned Aerial Vehicle/System (UAV/S) as a drone, but that is a misnomer which is insulting to their pilots. (Yes, they have pilots.) The word “drone” is most often associated with a low humming sound, which is one of the reasons that male bees are called drones. Using the word “drone” to describe the complex systems put in place on today’s battlefields can be incongruous with military jargon and insulting to the operators....
David Ernest Duke got his start in the white nationalist circuit as Grand Wizard of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. During his tenure, he attempted to put a more positive spin on the Klan by reinventing them as a simple organization looking out for the rights of white Americans. Not surprisingly, the exchange of white robes for suits and ties didn’t sit well with most Americans, white and black, who were still haunted by memories of the violence that the Klan had committed during the Civil Rights movement....
Let’s explore ten of the most bizarre cold remedies. 10 Wet Socks This cold remedy will literally give you cold feet, which doesn’t sound too enticing when you already have a cold. Here’s what to do. Take a pair of your socks- preferably cotton or wool as opposed to socks made from synthetic fibers. Soak them in ice-cold water and then wring out the excess water. Pull the socks over your bare feet....
Whether it’s to raise money for a good cause or simply for promotional purposes, some restaurants and their chefs have gone out of their way to create delicious but unaffordable dishes. Were you so inclined and had the means to do so, you could partake in any of these 10 most expensive desserts from around the world. 10 La Madeline au Truffle$250 Chocolate truffles aren’t normally cheap, but there are some you can pick up for a lot less than La Madeline au Truffle from Knipschildt Chocolatier in Norwalk, Connecticut....
One of the obstacles to making a great science fiction film, however, is showing a fully formed vision of the future. Sometimes, films are able to predict technology that end up becoming a reality, like invisibility cloaks. More often, though, the futures depicted in science fiction films end up looking remarkably outdated. This list will review ten of the most notable examples of graphics that, at the time of a film’s release, appeared cutting-edge but seem laughable in hindsight....
10 Salt In many cultures around the world, salt is considered a symbol of purity, a substance with the ability to ward off evil spirits. In European folklore, salt is often used to keep witches at bay, while the Quebecois believed sprinkling salt at the doorstep would frighten off lutins, mischievous imps that would often spook horses. Salt also plays an important part in the Jewish and Christian traditions, and modern advocates of spiritual warfare see it as a weapon in the fight against Satan....
It takes hard work, but researchers continue to develop better methods of observation. In turn, they solve muddled mysteries about the wet world under the canopy. But even with all we know today about rainforest ecosystems, there are still so many more unknowns. In these ten instances, scientists have spent countless hours trying to answer some of the rainforest’s biggest and most confusing questions. In some cases, a breakthrough could be just around the corner....
We start off the new year with multiple science stories covering a variety of fields. We have some machine-on-machine violence and controversy surrounding the latest, high-tech female sex toy. Crows dazzle us with their intelligence, while crickets are apparently responsible for a Cuban “sonic attack.” We explore the science behind double-dipping and marvel at mysterious signals coming from outer space. 10 A Doping Scandal A 90-year-old cyclist was stripped of his world record after failing a drug test....
10 Charity Releases Balloons On the morning of September 27, 1986, more than 2,000 volunteers filled 1.5 million balloons before releasing them all at once from under a large plastic tarp. The stunt had been organized by the United Way to break the world’s record for the largest number of balloons released at once. However, the weather was poor that morning and the balloons were forced down by rain. As it turned out, the record-breaking event backfired in spectacular ways....
10 Barney Miller (1975–1982) In the 1970s, prime-time TV lineups were packed with police dramas. The creators of Barney Miller wanted to do a humorous cop show. Although it was a comedy, the show’s atmosphere and daily activity were much more authentic to a police station house than its dramatic counterparts, as noted by many real law enforcement officers. The pilot, called “The Life and Times of Captain Barney Miller,” was as much about Barney’s home life as his work life and bore little resemblance to the series, in part because the original cast was almost completely replaced....
10 John B. Gordon Reincarnation In 1991, fire chief Jeffrey Keene decided to visit Civil War battle locations. When he visited the field where the Battle of Antietam had been fought, Keene was overcome with emotion and could not stand anymore. After returning home, he contacted a psychic to help him understand the experience. During the reading, the psychic kept repeating the words “not yet.” Soon afterward, Keene was reading a historical magazine about the war when that phrase jumped out at him....
10 Roxanne Janel Jones Roxanne Janel Jones of Kansas City, Missouri, committed one of the most elaborate adoption frauds ever, conning over 23 couples and five adoption agencies across the US and raking in thousands of dollars in the process. The con was quite simple: Jones would contact adoption agencies saying that she was pregnant and needed to find a home for her baby. The agency would then put her in contact with hopeful couples....
10Sherry Stanley Jimenez Since about 2000, Sherry Stanley Jimenez from Wilkes County, North Carolina, has been using her ability to speak Spanish to cheat people out of money. For example, she would go to court and translate for people who only spoke Spanish, and she would then tell those people that they owed her money. Other times, she would sell a car to someone in the Mexican community, and then after she took their money, the car would never be delivered....
Although these experiences are unnerving and unpleasant, they don’t, as a rule, cause long-term injuries. Still, the thought of something live burrowing into their ear canals has scared some folks enough to inspire them to wear earplugs while they sleep. The stories of these ten people show why wearing earplugs in bed might not be such a bad idea. 10 Hendrik Helmer In 2014, Hendrik Helmer of Darwin, Australia, was awakened in the middle of the night by severe pain in his right ear, and he realized that an insect must have crawled inside it....
Time passes by quickly as you are enjoying your time and it is almost dark. You decide it’s time to leave but on the way, you trip and fall down a 50 foot cliff, resulting in a broken leg and immobility. You try to call for help with your cell phone but it is not getting a signal. Your water and food is almost out and you won’t survive long out here....
Despite such consequences, some photojournalists have doctored photographs of historical, current, or otherwise significant events, adding or deleting elements, staging photographs, making composites of separate photographs, altering colors or backgrounds, or incorporating images from others’ work into their own without permission or acknowledgment. Some of these photographers have worked for prestigious national newspapers or international wire services. Others have been employed by smaller but well-known and reputable news publications. A few have even been Pulitzer Prize–winning photographers....
Let’s look at ten fan-favorite TV characters who weren’t a part of the show’s original cast. But be warned, there are a few spoilers as well. 10 Frank Reynolds: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia The hit FX show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is one of the longest-running comedies on television. As of 2022, it has 15 seasons under its belt, with no sign of slowing. Considering its humble beginnings, it’s easy to call this the little show that could....
We might expect the tiny nations of the world to opt out of militaries altogether—and some, like Liechtenstein, have done so. But the act of defending oneself (even symbolically) carries with it much pride, honor, and sense of national sovereignty. For this reason, most little countries have some token military force, even if the big countries could steamroll them practically by accident. For fun-sized feistiness, look no further than these militaries in miniature ....
