World War

Odette Sansom Hallows was a Special Operations Executive During World War II. She was Captured by the Gestapo, Interrogated, Tortured and Sentenced to Death Twice. She Survived the War and was the First Woman to be Awarded the George Cross.

Adult, Biographies & Quotations, General Reference, History, Humanities, Reference, World War / October 28, 2022

The Geheime Staatspolizei, or Gestapo, was Nazi Germany’s and German-occupied Europe’s official secret police. Hermann Göring established the force in 1933 by uniting Prussia’s multiple political police units into one organization. But did you know about the Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent that the Gestapo captured during World War II? Odette Sansom Hallowes was an […]

Odette Sansom Hallows was a Special Operations Executive During World War II. She was Captured by the Gestapo, Interrogated, Tortured and Sentenced to Death Twice. She Survived the War and was the First Woman to be Awarded the George Cross. Read More »

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.

Engineering & Technology, History, History, Humanities, Reference, Retail Equipment & Technology, Science, World War / October 27, 2022

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 »

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

History, History, Humanities, Reference, World War / October 26, 2022

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 »

Coco Chanel, the French Fashion Designer and Businesswoman was a Nazi Spy and a Huge Anti-Semite.

People & Society, Sensitive Subjects, World War / October 12, 2022

Gabrielle Bonheur Coco Chanel was a French businesswoman and fashion designer. She was the founder and namesake of the Chanel brand and is credited with popularizing sporty, casual chic as the feminine standard of style in the post-World War I era. This style replaced the previously dominant corseted silhouette with a style that was simpler,

Coco Chanel, the French Fashion Designer and Businesswoman was a Nazi Spy and a Huge Anti-Semite. Read More »

Carbonara Did Not Exist Before the Second World War. It is Believed to Have Originated from US Military Supplies of Eggs and Bacon During That Time.

Food, Food, Food & Drink, World War / October 12, 2022

Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish that originated in Rome. It is made with eggs, hard cheese like Pecorino Roman or Parmigiano-Reggiano, cured pork, and black pepper. But did you ever wonder how the dish came to be? Carbonara did not exist prior to World War II and was most likely inspired by US military

Carbonara Did Not Exist Before the Second World War. It is Believed to Have Originated from US Military Supplies of Eggs and Bacon During That Time. Read More »

Rudolf Vrba and Another Man Escaped from Auschwitz. They Hid in a Hole Outside the Inner Perimeter Fence for Three Days and Got Away on the 4th Day.

History, World War / September 29, 2022

Auschwitz started as a Polish army barracks in southern Poland. In September 1939, Nazi Germany invaded and occupied Poland, and by May 1940, the site had been converted into a political prison. But did you know some people escaped the concentration camp? Rudolf Vrba and another man escaped Auschwitz by noting that the search lasted

Rudolf Vrba and Another Man Escaped from Auschwitz. They Hid in a Hole Outside the Inner Perimeter Fence for Three Days and Got Away on the 4th Day. Read More »

Ethel Rosenberg’s Execution was Deemed Barbaric. After She was Given Three Shocks, Her Heart was Still Beating. Two More Shocks were Applied, and Smoke Rose from Her Head.

Biographies & Quotations, Crime & Justice, General Reference, Human Rights & Liberties, Humanities, Law & Government, People & Society, Reference, Social Issues & Advocacy, War, World War / September 23, 2022

When Ethel Rosenberg was executed in New York in 1953, she was 37 years old and the mother of two young sons. Julius, her husband, had been executed not long before her. They were both found guilty of espionage crimes on behalf of the Soviet Union. But did you know what happened during her execution?

Ethel Rosenberg’s Execution was Deemed Barbaric. After She was Given Three Shocks, Her Heart was Still Beating. Two More Shocks were Applied, and Smoke Rose from Her Head. Read More »

Huan Nguyen is the Highest-Ranking US Military Officer of Vietnamese Descent. He is the Only Survivor of a Family Whose Killer was Photographed Being Shot in the Head in a Pulitzer-Winner Photograph.

Asia, History, History, Humanities, War, World War / September 21, 2022

The United States Armed Forces are the country’s military forces. The armed forces have six service branches: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The president of the United States is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. It formulates military policy in collaboration with the Departments of Defense and Homeland

Huan Nguyen is the Highest-Ranking US Military Officer of Vietnamese Descent. He is the Only Survivor of a Family Whose Killer was Photographed Being Shot in the Head in a Pulitzer-Winner Photograph. Read More »

During the Second World War, the United States Published a Spy Manual Urging Middle Managers in Enemy Territory to Sabotage their Employers.

Books & Literature, Business & Industrial, Business News, Business Operations, Literary Classics, Small Business, World War / September 13, 2022

You might imagine disguised explosives, wiretaps, bat bombs, or other dramatic inventions when you think of allied espionage. However, declassified documents show that ordinary saboteurs, purposefully clumsy factory workers, annoying train conductors, and bad middle managers helped the United States win World War II. But why did the US publish a spy manual during World

During the Second World War, the United States Published a Spy Manual Urging Middle Managers in Enemy Territory to Sabotage their Employers. Read More »

World War II Spitfires Only Had 20 Seconds Before Running out of Ammo. Its Representation in Movies was Wildly Inaccurate.

Aviation, History, History, World War / September 5, 2022

Warplanes play an essential role in warfare. Having an advantage in the air may change the course of the battle. The Spitfire was a front-line fighter during World War II. But did you know that the machine guns loaded onto these planes didn’t perform accurately as depicted in the movies? Most film representations of World

World War II Spitfires Only Had 20 Seconds Before Running out of Ammo. Its Representation in Movies was Wildly Inaccurate. Read More »