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Leonard Treherne Schroeder Jr.

The First Ally Soldier to Step Onto the Beach of Normandy During the D-Day Invasion was Leonard Treherne “Max” Schroeder Jr. He Survived and was Awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart.

On June 6th, 2,501 Americans and 1,913 Allies were among the 4,414 Allied casualties. Long believes the figure appears low because we’re used to seeing estimates of the total number of D-Day deaths, which includes fatalities, wounded, and missing. Did you know who was the First Soldier to step onto the beaches of Normandy during […]

The First Ally Soldier to Step Onto the Beach of Normandy During the D-Day Invasion was Leonard Treherne “Max” Schroeder Jr. He Survived and was Awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. Read More »

Valery Khodemchuk

The First Victim of the Chernobyl Disaster was Valery Khodemchuk. He Died as the Reactor Exploded. His Body was Never Found and was Entombed in the Wreckage of the Power Plant.

The worst nuclear accident in history, the Chernobyl Nuclear disaster, occurred on April 25 and 26, 1986, in what is now northern Ukraine, when a reactor at a nuclear power plant exploded and burned. The incident, shrouded in secrecy, was a watershed moment in both the Cold War and the history of nuclear power. Scientists

The First Victim of the Chernobyl Disaster was Valery Khodemchuk. He Died as the Reactor Exploded. His Body was Never Found and was Entombed in the Wreckage of the Power Plant. Read More »

Rip The Stray Dog

Rip was a Stray Dog Adopted by an Air Raid Patrolman in World War II. Although He was Not Trained for Rescue Work, He was Able to Help Rescue Over 100 Victims. He was Awarded the Dickin Medal for His Work.

The Dickin Medal is the highest honor that an animal can receive while serving in a military conflict. It is known as the Victoria Cross of the animals. It was established in 1943 by the PDSA’s founder, Maria Dickin CBE, to recognize outstanding acts of bravery or devotion to duty displayed by animals serving with

Rip was a Stray Dog Adopted by an Air Raid Patrolman in World War II. Although He was Not Trained for Rescue Work, He was Able to Help Rescue Over 100 Victims. He was Awarded the Dickin Medal for His Work. Read More »

Albert Göring

Albert Göring was Opposed to Nazism. He Helped Jews, and Others Escape Nazi Germany. He Died in 1966 and Never Received Recognition for His Heroic Deeds.

Albert Günther Göring was Hermann Göring’s younger brother, a German engineer and businessman, the head of the German Luftwaffe, and a leading member of the Nazi Party. Unlike his brother, Albert was anti-Nazi and assisted Jews and others persecuted in Nazi Germany. But did you know that Göring was never recognized for his contribution? Albert

Albert Göring was Opposed to Nazism. He Helped Jews, and Others Escape Nazi Germany. He Died in 1966 and Never Received Recognition for His Heroic Deeds. Read More »

Hunger Stones

Hunger Stones are Riverbed Stones that were Marked with an Inscription Visible Only When the Flow was Low Enough to Warn People of a Drought that Would Cause Famine.

The flooding of the Elbe and Rhine rivers in the Czech Republic and Germany has revealed some rocks engraved centuries ago during times of water stress. As Europe bakes this summer in record heat, droughts have caused water levels in rivers and lakes across the continent to plummet. Do you know what Hunger Stones are? 

Hunger Stones are Riverbed Stones that were Marked with an Inscription Visible Only When the Flow was Low Enough to Warn People of a Drought that Would Cause Famine. Read More »

Denny (hybrid hominin)

Denny is the Only Known Individual Whose Parents were Two Different Species of Human. She is Known as a Hybrid hominin.

According to genome analysis of a bone discovered in a Siberian cave, a female who died around 90,000 years ago was half Neanderthal and half Denisovan. This is the first time scientists have identified an ancient person whose parents came from different human groups. Do you know the name of the only Hybrid hominin?  Denny

Denny is the Only Known Individual Whose Parents were Two Different Species of Human. She is Known as a Hybrid hominin. Read More »

Mount Vesuvius

The Fumes from the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE Was So Hot That It Turned One Victim’s Brain Into Glass.

Mount Vesuvius is a somma-stratovolcano in Campania, Italy, about 9 km east of Naples and a short distance from the coast. It is one of the volcanoes that make up the Campanian volcanic arc. Vesuvius is made up of an enormous cone partially surrounded by the steep rim of a summit crater formed by the

The Fumes from the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE Was So Hot That It Turned One Victim’s Brain Into Glass. Read More »

Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Unexpectedly Died at 35. Rumors say That He was Poisoned by Antonio Salieri. While This was Proven Untrue, the Rumors Contributed to Salieri’s Nervous Breakdown.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an influential, famous, prolific classical composer. He wrote nearly 600 works, including some of the most well-known and beloved symphonic, chamber, operatic, and choral works. He was born into a musical household in Salzburg. But did you know Antonio Salieri was blamed for his death? When Mozart died unexpectedly at age

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Unexpectedly Died at 35. Rumors say That He was Poisoned by Antonio Salieri. While This was Proven Untrue, the Rumors Contributed to Salieri’s Nervous Breakdown. Read More »

Teflon

Teflon was First Used for Nuclear Bombs. The Anti-Stick Coating was Used to Coat Valves and Pipes in the Separation of Uranium which Corroded Materials. Teflon was Only Used in Cookware After World War II.

Teflon is a brand name for the chemical coating polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). It was invented in the 1930s to make a non-reactive, nonstick surface. It is well recognized for its usage in cookware, but it can also be used to coat other objects, such as wiring or fabrics, to make them waterproof. But did you know

Teflon was First Used for Nuclear Bombs. The Anti-Stick Coating was Used to Coat Valves and Pipes in the Separation of Uranium which Corroded Materials. Teflon was Only Used in Cookware After World War II. Read More »

Black Terror

The Black Terror is a Union Warship During the American Civil War. It was also Completely Fake and Cost $8.63 to Construct.

A ship is a large watercraft that travels through the world’s oceans and other sufficiently deep waterways, carrying cargo or passengers or supporting specialized missions such as defense, research, and fishing. Ships and boats are generally distinguished by size, shape, load capacity, and purpose. Did you know that a fake warship was used during the

The Black Terror is a Union Warship During the American Civil War. It was also Completely Fake and Cost $8.63 to Construct. Read More »