Tiny Yorkie Dog Was A Hero Who Saved Soldiers in WWII
Her name was Smoky, and she was a wee little Yorkshire terrier who, after her heroic performance in WWII, became the world’s first therapy dog. Found in an empty jungle foxhole in New Guinea, she was first thought to be the pet of one of the Japanese soldiers. The soldiers took her to a nearby...
Here’s Why Bob Ross Made Three Copies of Every Painting For Each TV Show
For many people, Bob Ross and his happy little trees are a source of nostalgia, comfort, and relaxation that we’ve never really been able to duplicate. He’s getting more and more attention as the years go by and new fans discover his patient style of creating art, but there’s always something we can learn, right?...
8 Bonuses U.S. Presidents Get When They Leave the White House
You are a head of state. You get state dinners. You are received by royal families. Then it’s over and you’re back to daily walks with the dog and eating meatloaf once a week. Not quite. Exiting United States presidents still get a perk or eight after they leave office. Scroll through these little presidential...
Pigeon Builds a Gorgeous Nest out of Poppies Stolen from World War I Memorial
For over a month, the staff at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra noticed that poppies laid on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were disappearing, one at a time. They were bothered at first because that is desecration, but after a while they spotted the culprit – a pigeon who was filching the flowers...
The Bermuda Triangle Mystery Has Been Solved
For much of modern history, the mystery of why things – ships, people, maybe even entire civilizations – seem to disappear over one particular barren section of ocean has captured the minds of the public and conspiracy theorists alike. We’re talking about the Bermuda Triangle, obviously. The truth is that while ships and planes go...
15 Things That Would Have Gotten You Burned as a Witch in 1692
Halloween may be over, but listen: in the way way back, witches could be accused, arrested, and executed any ol’ time of year. So it wouldn’t have mattered when you were caught doing any of these 15 things – they could have gotten you killed, regardless. If you’re curious whether or not going about your...
Listen to the Vault Recording of Prince’s Song “I Feel for You,” Made Famous by Chaka Kahn
Something you may not have known: Prince wasn’t only an iconic musician, he was also a sought after songwriter. He penned classics such as “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinead O’Connor, “Manic Monday” by The Bangles, “I Feel For You” by Chaka Khan and more. His talent went well beyond his own albums and brought...
