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politics

The NASA Engineer Who Invented The Super Soaker

Johnson made the first Super Soaker — initially called the "Power Drencher" — out of PVC pipe, plexiglass, and half a plastic soda bottle.

Published: Mar 16, 2026

environment

How Mariya Oktyabrskaya Avenged Her Husband's Death By The Nazis

Mariya Oktyabrskaya's husband was killed by the Nazis during World war 2, so she purchased a tank and took revenge in her own hands.

Published: Mar 16, 2026

politics

Russian Professor Oleg Sokolov Admits To Murdering Student-Turned-Lover

When police arrived at the scene, they found dismembered arms in his backpack.

Published: Mar 16, 2026

current events

16 Great Gatsby Quotes That Define The Great American Novel

As true today as they were a century ago.

Published: Mar 16, 2026

arts

Leon Czolgosz, The Anarchist Who Killed William McKinley

He shot President McKinley twice in the abdomen in 1901.

Published: Mar 16, 2026

technology

9 Terrifying Christmas Legends From Around The World

You don't want these Christmas creatures coming down your chimney.

Published: Mar 16, 2026

politics

Science Startup Hopes To Bring The Extinct Dodo Bird Back To Life

The scientists aim to create a rough copy of the dodo, not an exact clone: "it's not possible to recreate a 100-percent identical copy of something t...

Published: Mar 16, 2026

business

What Is Big Ben Named After?

Nobody is sure exactly why we all call it what we call it.

Published: Mar 16, 2026

lifestyle

The World's Coolest And Real Crop Circles

Natural phenomenon, alien-infused art or manmade hoaxing? No one can say but that doesn't detract from crop circles amazing aesthetics.

Published: Mar 16, 2026

lifestyle

9 Wonderfully Weird Hotels You Can Stay At Across The World

In these weird and wonderful hotels - from sea critters to freezing temperatures - travelers don't have to look beyond their enclosed walls for a thr...

Published: Mar 16, 2026

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