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That time a badger lived in the White House
President Theodore Roosevelt is known for being a Rough Rider, a trust-buster, and coining the infamous phrase, "Walk softly, but carry a big stick." He also turned the White House into a veritable menagerie during his stay there. He, of course, h…
Abraham Lincoln challenged US troops to this strength test
Of all the things our 16th President is remembered for these days, his uncanny strength is often overlooked. During his days on the American frontier, he was
7 life hacks from a former Intelligence Officer
The saying goes, "It's not what you know, it's who you know." Sometimes, however, it's both. There are times in life when knowing the right person can give you knowledge that can change your outlook. Occasionally, we meet someone interesting wh…
The time that the British conquered Manila
The Philippines is a diverse country that draws from an eclectic mix of cultures. Much of the Filipino culture and heritage was influenced by trade with China and other Southeast Asian countries, as well as occupation by foreign countries like Spain…
This medieval warrior was the first to use a now-famous insult
Götz von Berlichingen was known for a lot of things. The most obvious was that he lost an arm to cannon fire in the heat of battle. Unfortunately for him, it was his right arm, the one that swung swords and dealt death. Unfortunately for all of his…
This is why World War I-era British spies used semen as invisible ink
The first head of Britain's secret service — which would one day be called MI6 — carried a swordstick, drove a personal tank, and would sometimes stab his wooden leg with a pen just to see how people reacted. If that wasn't enough t…
Watch a skilled archer hit targets from around corners
What you are about to see is not the stuff of medieval legend... although it should be. If someone were able to do this in the middle ages, they would likely have been set on fire for witchcraft. That's how amazing it is to watch an able archer hit…