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Similarly, when learning about an enormous conflict, we prefer not to study every individual involved in it. Rather, we focus on bigger figures like Florence Nightingale, the $100 bills of history. But sometimes, the pennies of history are actually priceless gems. The following lesser-known nurses saved lives while showing otherworldly courage and toughness. 10 Augusta Chiwy On Christmas Eve 1944, volunteer nurse Augusta Chiwy nearly became a human Yule log....

10The Doan Brothers Between 1781 and 1788, the Doan brothers terrorized eastern Pennsylvania with a string of robberies, shootouts, and jailbreaks in what many historians claim was the result of retribution. Prior to their criminal ways, the brothers were Quakers until the Patriots confiscated their father’s land during the American Revolutionary War. In retaliation, the siblings began a life of debauchery and crime, ultimately forming a gang consisting of at least thirty men....

Despite its millions of members, AA remains a mystery to many and a caricature to many more. Contrived media depictions and the omerta-esque anonymity of most members have led to incorrect or incomplete perceptions of an organization that has been helping alcoholics achieve sobriety for over 80 years. AA has a rich, odd, and even controversial past and present that most know nothing about. My name is Chris, and I’m an alcoholic....

From 1957 to 1991, we saw the first rocket blast into space, the first man escape the atmosphere, and the first steps on the Moon. Humanity accomplished things we’d never dreamed possible, fueled by the competition between two superpowers. 10The Nazis Were The First In Space ‘’For the first time, we have invaded space with our rocket,” a scientist declared, raising his glass in a toast. This day, he told the men in the room, “is the first of a new era of transportation: that of space travel....

The big news this week was the spectacular fall from grace of Harvey Weinstein, until recently one of Hollywood’s biggest power players. The ramifications from the string of sexual assault claims against him filled airwaves in America and elsewhere. Yet Tinseltown wasn’t the only city facing a private meltdown. Across the world, crazy-big and small-yet-crazy stories were taking place, each more mind-blowing than the last. 10 A Tsunami Of Assault Allegations Destroyed Harvey Weinstein’s Career They say a week is a long time in politics, but it’s even longer in entertainment....

Why it changed the world: Newton’s Principia, published in 1687, laid the foundation for much of modern physics and mathematics. The Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (mathematical principles of natural philosophy) is a three-volume work by Isaac Newton published on 5 July 1687. It contains the statement of Newton’s laws of motion forming the foundation of classical mechanics, as well as his law of universal gravitation and a derivation of Kepler’s laws for the motion of the planets (which were first obtained empirically)....

This creature was sighted on three separate occasions in the town of Dover, Massachusetts, on April 21 and April 22, 1977. Due to its appearance, there’s speculation as to whether or not this creature was an alien, or the result of some sort of experiment – a human or alien hybrid, for example – while others suggest it came from another dimension. The Dover Demon’s features are as follows: a disproportionately large and watermelon-shaped head; glowing orange eyes; long, thin arms and legs with slender fingers....

The Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC was a decisive victory for the Parthian Spahbod Surena (try saying that 10 times fast!) over the Roman general Crassus near the town of Carrhae (now the present-day ruins of Harran, Turkey). A Parthian force of 1,000 cataphracts and 9,000 horse archers under general Surena met the Romans at Carrhae. Crassus’ cavalry was screening ahead of the main force when they were engaged by the cataphracts, and the weapons his cavalry employed were not capable of piercing the cataphracts armor....

10The ‘Drinkers Dictionary’ Benjamin Franklin was a man who enjoyed his wine. While no heavy drinker, Franklin kept 1,200 bottles of Bordeaux, champagne, and sherry locked away in his Paris home. In one of his many letters, he declared that wine is “constant proof that God loves us, and loves to see us happy,” and even gave an amusing anecdote as to why the Lord brought about the Genesis flood. “Before the days of Noah,” he wrote, “men, having nothing but water to drink, could not discover the truth....

Ignoring the countless times that keys are left in the ignition or the monstrous mismatch of sounds used for certain motorcycle engines, here are ten of the most impossible motorcycle scenes you will find in films. And yes, I know it’s the movies and not meant to be accurate, but still… Spoiler alert ahead! 10 John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum John Wick, expertly portrayed by Keanu Reeves, has been gallantly slaying his foes since we were forced to sit through the burial of his beloved doggo Daisy....

10Laetrile A chemical sibling of amygdalin, a substance commonly found in the pits of apricots and other fruits, as well as almonds, Laetrile is often purported to greatly assist in the treatment of cancer. First created in the middle of the 20th century (the exact origins are unknown), it was allegedly synthesized by a man named Dr. Ernst T. Krebs Jr. However, at least a dozen separate experiments have been done on the substance, with no anti-tumor evidence produced....

SEE ALSO: 10 Psychology Tricks You Can Use To Influence People But to quote the wise men who have walked this fair earth in ages past, questionable advice is technically better than no advice—so here are ten unusual survival tips that could end up saving your life. And as a disclaimer, don’t actually try number three. The specifics of wilderness survival change a lot depending on what part of the world you’re trapped in....

We have a few architectural stories this week about the world’s largest 3-D-printed bridge and an ancient stone circle that wasn’t so ancient. Two World War mysteries get answers, and we explore a budding rivalry between Canada and Norway over which country has the largest moose. In the world of cosmology, we have two new ideas to explore—one is about an alternative to the elusive Planet Nine and the other about the origins of black holes....

Over the years, creative minds have developed ways of converting deadly weapons into peaceful items. It could be for art, fashion or more practical reasons like preventing famines and generating electricity. The weapons here range from small knives to automatic assault rifles, rocket launchers, armored tanks, helicopters and nuclear missiles. See Also: 10 Myths About Guns And Gun Control 10 Escopetarra Escopetarra (“shotgun guitar” in English) is coined from the Spanish “escopeta” (shotgun) and “guitarra” (guitar)....

Sometimes, when hiking on volcanoes, people somehow end up inside. In the case of active volcanoes, the terrifying, molten lava is enough to scare most people away from the site for good. Falling into an inactive or dormant volcano is no joke, either, as volcanic craters can be thousands of feet deep. Here are ten such people who either fell or jumped—yes, jumped—into a volcano. 10 The Family Solfatara is a sulfurous volcanic crater near Pozzuoli, Italy, and is often a tourist destination for people who want to catch a glimpse of a beautiful sight....

But it can be more than just a few things. Sometimes, the people who inspired our favorite movie heroes are completely different from what we see on the screen. Occasionally, they’re the exact opposite. 10 Black Hawk Down: John Stebbins Every character in the movie Black Hawk Down shares a name with a real person who fought in the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993, except for one. Ewan McGregor’s character, John Grimes, is based on a real person named John Stebbins....

A lot of them suffered professionally due to their outspoken natures. In some extreme cases, they were even suffered physically from the results of their speaking up. And some didn’t live long enough to feel the vindication of being proven correct. 10 The Spy Who Warned The FBI About Pearl Harbor Dusan “Dusko” Popov was a Serbian double agent during World War II who worked for both MI6 and the Abwehr....

10The Ceres Mystery Lights As NASA’s Dawn spacecraft approached the dwarf planet Ceres, it captured some very mysterious images. One of these, taken 47,000 kilometers (29,000 mi) away from the planet, showed abnormally bright spots inside an 80-kilometer-wide (50 mi) crater. Many immediately took these images and ran with them, thinking that they were signs of an alien civilization. For a few months, even NASA wasn’t exactly sure what these mysterious bright spots were....

War and wildlife photographers are usually at the most risk because they can be in active danger zones. While many have died under these circumstances, some have survived to tell their stories. 10 Atif Saeed Was Almost Killed By An Angry Lion Wildlife photographer Atif Saeed was almost killed when the lion he was snapping charged at him. The incident took place at a wildlife park in Lahore, Pakistan. Saeed was driving around the park when he found the lion....

However, due to political and other motives, government bans have taken place in China, South Korea, Pakistan, the Congo, South Africa, and the United States. The 10 pop songs on this list were among the victims of such censorship. 10 “Fragile” Although Malaysian rapper Namewee denies bashing China or the Chinese people or supporting Taiwan’s and Hong Kong’s independence, China banished the video featuring his hit song “Fragile” from the country....