Mark Twain’s Bankruptcy Machine: The Invention That Ruined Him
You won’t believe how a single ambitious invention drove America’s greatest humorist from literary legend to total bankruptcy.
One-Man Army: The Sergeant Who Refused to Surrender
Nearly dead and riddled with wounds, Sergeant Roy Benavidez’s legendary rescue mission in Vietnam would redefine the limits of human courage.
Sky Pirates? The Real-Life Bandits of Early Aviation
Glimpse into aviation’s untold criminal past, where daring thieves and revolutionaries turned the golden age of flight into a playground for pirates.
Meet Félicette: The First Cat to Survive Space Travel
Known for making history in 1963, stray cat Félicette’s remarkable journey from Paris streets to outer space forever changed space exploration.
Secret Hobo Code: Symbols That Could Save Your Life
Uncover the hidden language of Depression-era vagabonds whose secret symbols meant the difference between survival and starvation.
The Dymaxion House: Buckminster Fuller’s Vision of the Future
Pioneering architect Buckminster Fuller’s Dymaxion House revolutionized sustainable living, but its ambitious design faced unexpected challenges that ultimately sealed its fate.
Nikola Tesla’s Legacy: The Man Who Lit the World—and More
In his quest to electrify Earth, Tesla’s overlooked genius sparked innovations we still rely on—but that’s only half the story.
The Doomsday Clock: Humanity’s Eeriest Alarm
When scientists created the Doomsday Clock to warn humanity about nuclear war, they never imagined we’d get this close to midnight.
The Doomsday Clock: Humanity’s Most Terrifying Countdown
Despite tracking global threats since 1947, the Doomsday Clock’s latest reading reveals an unprecedented warning that should make everyone nervous.
Watching Donald Duck on Christmas Eve Is a Swedish Tradition
Swedes celebrate Christmas with a peculiar tradition: gathering around the TV to watch Donald Duck cartoons from the 1950s.