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A French treasure ship was handed to the British to escape a revolution. That was only the beginning of its legendary st...
12/18/2025

A French treasure ship was handed to the British to escape a revolution. That was only the beginning of its legendary story.

On the rugged coast of Scotland stands a rock pillar younger than the United States, yet it has witnessed some of histor...
12/18/2025

On the rugged coast of Scotland stands a rock pillar younger than the United States, yet it has witnessed some of history's most astounding human achievements. It was here that a blind man, Jesse Dufton, accomplished the first-ever blind lead ascent, navigating the crumbling rock by touch and hearing his guide's calls from below.

12/18/2025

The beloved myth that you can see the Great Wall of China from the Moon has been debunked by astronauts themselves.

For generations, tourists flocked to Venice's St. Mark's Square for the simple joy of feeding pigeons. But as the bird p...
12/18/2025

For generations, tourists flocked to Venice's St. Mark's Square for the simple joy of feeding pigeons. But as the bird population swelled to double that of the city's residents, authorities faced a difficult choice between preserving a beloved tradition and protecting priceless monuments from corrosive damage.

Each year, millions watch a groundhog in Pennsylvania, a tradition brought over by German immigrants who once relied on ...
12/18/2025

Each year, millions watch a groundhog in Pennsylvania, a tradition brought over by German immigrants who once relied on badgers. But while the celebration in Punxsutawney draws thousands, official sources say Phil's weather predictions are surprisingly inaccurate.

12/18/2025

106. The lighthouse that was accidentally built on the wrong island In 1857, a government contractor made a monumental mapping mistake, building a lighthouse on Michigan Island in Lake Superior's Apostle Islands instead of at the intended port of LaPointe. The error was only discovered after the work was done. The U.S. Lighthouse Board refused to accept or pay for the misplaced structure, demanding the contractor build a second lighthouse at the correct location at his own expense.

The original lighthouse wasn't demolished but stood completely unused for decades, a lonely testament to the costly blunder. Its story finally changed in 1929, when engineers decided to build a new, much taller steel-frame lighthouse on Michigan Island. Instead of tearing the old tower down, they built the new one right next to it, making the 72-year-old 'mistake' part of an official, functioning light station.

Sources: Lighthouse Digest

The day France first recognized the United States of America.
12/17/2025

The day France first recognized the United States of America.

Ancient Greek slingers from Rhodes could hit targets from nearly 400 yards away, using lead bullets that carried taunts ...
12/16/2025

Ancient Greek slingers from Rhodes could hit targets from nearly 400 yards away, using lead bullets that carried taunts and messages. They were professional soldiers, not peasants, and played a key role in Greek warfare.

The Day the Earth Swallowed Villages.
12/16/2025

The Day the Earth Swallowed Villages.

Roman builders created concrete that could heal its own cracks, a secret lost for centuries. Their use of lime and volca...
12/16/2025

Roman builders created concrete that could heal its own cracks, a secret lost for centuries. Their use of lime and volcanic ash produced a material stronger and more sustainable than modern versions.

In medieval England, authorities enforced the Assize of Bread for over 500 years to prevent fraud and ensure fair pricin...
12/16/2025

In medieval England, authorities enforced the Assize of Bread for over 500 years to prevent fraud and ensure fair pricing. Bakers faced severe penalties like public humiliation for selling underweight loaves. This system protected consumers and maintained economic stability.

12/16/2025

A mosaic of Orions downfall was found in Pompeii. What other myths were Roman favorites?

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