When L. Ron Hubbard commanded a U.S. military vessel during WWII, he almost started an armed conflict with Mexico by mistake
In 1941, Rudolf Hess flew to Scotland by himself and attempted to negotiate peace behind Hitler’s back
Edith Head, Hollywood’s legendary costume designer, created dresses for everyone from Barbara Stanwyck to Grace Kelly
The Old Hippie Trail to the East – Now One of the Most Dangerous Places on Earth
Jacqueline Kennedy refused to change out of her blood-splattered pink Chanel suit for the rest of the day after JFK’s assassination
The longest beard in history is 17 feet 6 inches long and its proud owner ended up joining the circus
The precious King of Na gold seal was discovered by a Japanese farmer digging a ditch
The “Apache Joan of Arc” and the other courageous Native American women of the 19th century
While Frances McDormand’s Oscar was taken but soon returned, three other actresses weren’t so lucky
Wall Street earned its name after an actual wall was built by Dutch settlers in the 17th century
