The myth about carrots and good eyesight came from WWII propaganda
Remember when your mom told you to eat your carrots because they would give you better eyesight? Well, it’s sort of true. Carrots are rich in Vitamin A which helps…
Viking warriors: Separating fact from fiction
Whether you love them or hate them, it’s hard to deny that Vikings are insanely cool. The Viking era lasted from about 793 – 1066 AD, and the lore surrounding…
The 4 biggest myths US Marines keep telling themselves
U.S. Marines love to talk about their history — from battles won to the heritage of uniform items — but sometimes, that history gets a little muddled.
There are some things in Marine lore that are passed on as tradition or legend th…
These 5 animals are actually warriors reincarnated, according to mythology
Several cultures have different beliefs when it comes to reincarnation. The Hindus are the most popular with reincarnation beliefs, although some other communities share the same. Beliefs that fallen warriors…
The 10 most famous ghosts in the White House closets
You may not believe in ghosts. Neither did many White House employees…until they started working there. Hundreds of reports of famous former residents have been filed over the years by those workers. President
Places of anguish, death and chaos are magnets for paranormal activity. Locals living near battlefields of the past bear witness to lights and chills in the darkness. Spirits echo through… Hilda Ray hid some photos in her attic shortly after her husband’s death. She was afraid the U.S. government would come looking for them. Her husband Bernard took those photos on his Kodak Kodachrome one day while working as a Geologist in the Rosw… The military community is fond of its little myths and urban legends. Some of those repeated tall tales get so shrouded in mystery that, eventually, nobody questions them. On occasion, these unfounded urban legends get so widely accepted that they g… The 41st President of the U.S., George H.W. Bush, served as Commander in Chief from 1989 until 1993. He also served as Ronald Reagan’s VP from 1981 until 1989. But… Beloved children’s show icon Fred Rogers, who passed away in 2003, has long been the subject of an unusual urban myth – that before his days of red cardigans and…3 most haunted places in war-torn Afghanistan
Long-hidden photos from Roswell show aliens (or not)
What science says about the ‘marching on bridges’ myth
Was George H.W. Bush almost eaten by cannibals?
Was Mr. Rogers a deadly sniper in Vietnam?