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The Underground Chapel Made Entirely Out of Salt

The Wieliczka Salt Mine in southern Poland contains an impressive chapel sculpted out of salt.

1d ago

The Underground Chapel Made Entirely Out of Salt

1d ago

Daniel Ganninger

The Flight That Stayed in the Air for Two Months

The incredible tale of two men and a long time in a Cessna airplane.

3d ago

The Flight That Stayed in the Air for Two Months

3d ago

Daniel Ganninger

The Man Who Prevented a Global Nuclear War

In October 1962, one man’s decision prevented an all-out nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Nov 22

The Man Who Prevented a Global Nuclear War

Nov 22

Daniel Ganninger

The Global Hunt for Hidden Canadian Club Whisky Cases

In 1967, Canadian Club whisky cases were hidden around the world as part of a creative ad campaign. Not all of them were found.

Nov 18

The Global Hunt for Hidden Canadian Club Whisky Cases

Nov 18

Daniel Ganninger

Why Icelanders Toss Baby Puffin Birds Off a Cliff Every Year

There is a yearly tradition in Iceland where people toss baby puffin birds off a cliff, and it is vital to the birds’ survival.

Sep 25

Why Icelanders Toss Baby Puffin Birds Off a Cliff Every Year

Sep 25

Daniel Ganninger

The Secret, But Not So Secret, U.S. Military Base Built Under Ice

The U.S. military once built a base that was constructed under ice. It was classified as a research site, but it had a more secret purpose.

Sep 23

The Secret, But Not So Secret, U.S. Military Base Built Under Ice

Sep 23

Daniel Ganninger

The Dublin Whiskey Fire — The Fire That Led to 13 Deaths From Drinking

In 1875, whiskey caught fire in Dublin, Ireland. There were no casualties from the fire, but there were some from drinking.

Sep 16

The Dublin Whiskey Fire — The Fire That Led to 13 Deaths From Drinking

Sep 16

Daniel Ganninger

The War That Almost Started Because of a Pig

In 1859, a strange and unusual “war” occurred between the United States and Great Britain, and it came about because of one pig.

Sep 10

The War That Almost Started Because of a Pig

Sep 10

Daniel Ganninger

Why Is Election Day in the United States Held on a Tuesday?

There are some specific reasons why Election Day in the U.S. is held on a Tuesday in November.

Sep 2

Why Is Election Day in the United States Held on a Tuesday?

Sep 2

Daniel Ganninger

Why Is Bird Poop White?

An answer to one of life’s burning questions. Why is bird poop white, and why is it so hard to clean?

Aug 3

Why Is Bird Poop White?

Aug 3

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