How high was the Nazi army when invading France?
As a kite! In May 1940 the German army faced a superior Anglo-French force. The Latter was better trained, better equipped, and by far… Read More »How high was the Nazi army when invading France?
As a kite! In May 1940 the German army faced a superior Anglo-French force. The Latter was better trained, better equipped, and by far… Read More »How high was the Nazi army when invading France?
Pineapple’s exotic appearance and sweet flavor made it very desirable for Europe’s high society in the 16th-18th century. However, this South-American native fruit is… Read More »Why did people use to rent pineapples?
In 1919, during a game against Philadelphia, Cleveland Indian’s pitcher, Ray Caldwell, was struck by lightning in the middle of the ninth inning; and… Read More »Who pitched a full game after being struck by lightning?
The largest Empire by area was the British Empire which in 1920 spanned over 26.35% of the world’s land. The largest Empire by contiguous… Read More »Which empire ruled 44% of the world’s population?
According to Viking mythology, commonly known as the Sagas, Erik the Red was banished from Iceland for committing murder. During his three years in… Read More »Why was an ice covered country named ‘Greenland’?!
During WW2, SS-Obersturmbannführer Otto Skorzeny, commander of the SS special forces was referred by allied media as “The most dangerous man in Europe” and… Read More »Was Hitler’s No. 1 soldier an Israeli spy?
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As the story goes, the word ‘Bistro’ entered the French language after the Battle of Paris (1814), when hungry Russian officers – who had… Read More »‘Bistro’: a French legacy of humiliation?!
Very appropriately, January is named after Janus, the two-faced Roman God of beginning and Endings. One face looking backward contemplating last year’s events, while… Read More »Why is it called January?