Cynthia Hoffman was lured onto a hiking trail northeast of Anchorage, Alaska. She was then bound with duct tape and shot execution-style before being thrown in the river. But who were her killers, and what was the motive behind the gruesome act? Cynthia Hoffman was brutally murdered by her best friend, 18-year-old Denali Brehmer. She […]
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The Purple Heart is a unique military award given to those wounded or killed while fighting for the United States. But did you know the history of this prestigious award? Many Purple Hearts were created during World War II. The US produced a lot of medals in anticipation of the numerous soldiers’ injuries or deaths
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On August 6, 1945, during the Second World War, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States. More than 200,000 lives were lost then, but did you know there are about 170 trees that survived and are still thriving even after the nuclear bombing? The Green Legacy Hiroshima initiative was established
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There are many unsolved crimes in history but none more trivial as the 1971 Northwest Orient Airlines hijacking. Who hijacked the plane, and how did he escape? D.B. Cooper was the name the media assigned to an unknown hijacker who took over a Boeing 727. Cooper earned a hefty $200,000 ransom for the hijack and
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Before encountering the storm that induced the downfall of the Carl D. Bradley, the vessel already required repairs as it suffered from injuries and damage. Even though the ship needed to be fixed, its owner preferred to send the Bradley to accomplish deliveries. When the Carl D. Bradley vessel ventured towards one final limestone delivery,
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Richard Marin Scrushy, the founder of an international healthcare company called HealthSouth Corporation, claims to be innocent until proven guilty with 36 counts of money laundering, extortion, obstruction of justice, and racketeering. But how was he acquitted of all the charges? HealthSouth founder and CEO Richard Scrushy was accused of masterminding a $2.7 billion fraud
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During the Second World War, the non-military use of platinum was banned. It was deemed as a strategic metal important in warfare. But how was an Austrian scientist able to smuggle them out of the country? Herman Francis Mark, an Austrian scientist, and son of a Jew, chose to flee from Austria in 1938. He
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Pedro II, known as the last emperor that induced the end of the Brazilian Monarchy, ruled Brazil for over 45 years. During his rule and even the months before he was overthrown, he remained admired by the people for the economic prosperity and the social changes he fueled. The Monarchy of Brazil ended with the
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The Great Depression caused many people to lose their source of livelihood. This also led army veterans to claim what the government promised them. But did the government keep its promise? The Bonus Army was composed mainly of World War I veterans. The Army was created with the hopes of cashing on the government’s bonus
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To commemorate the soldiers and victims who died during World War II, the Netherlands holds a remembrance service on National Remembrance Day on May 4. During this day, many individuals fly their flags at half-mast to signify a grieving period. All are encouraged to join in the 2-minute-long silence at 8 PM to memorialize the
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