After the Second World War, a common joke was that Adolf Hitler was the best general the Allies ever had. His string of disastrous decisions, from halting his forces around Dunkirk, delaying his invasion of Russia, and refusing to pull the 6th Army out of Stalingrad, handed the advantage to his enemies time and time again – to the point that Operation Foxley, a 1944 plot to assassinate Hitler at his home in the Bavarian Alps, was cancelled for fear the Fuhrer would be replaced by a more c ...read more

Dreams can come in various shapes and sizes, from owning a beloved home to buying a favorite car or working a dream job. But have you ever had a life-long dream where you wanted to become an animal? No? However, a Japanese man certainly did, and now he has fulfilled this dream. So how did he manage to pull it off? Let’s find out! A Japanese man has spent more than $15,000 to create a realistic dog costume so that he can live like an animal. Realistic dog costume. Image credits: Zeppet/ ...read more

It doesn’t really matter whether you think playing games on PC, Xbox, or PlayStation is better — that’s an argument that we’ll never get to the bottom of. Today, we’re talking about the PlayStation 3 (PS3) and its role as one of the most influential game consoles in history. It was released all the way back at the end of 2006. The PS3 was first announced at the E3 convention in 2005 and finally hit shelves in Japan on November 11 and North America on November 17. The rest of the w ...read more

Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 341, click here. 1. On 12 November 1928, the Banana Massacre occurred in Santa Marta, Colombia. Approximately 2,000 workers of the United Fruit Company were killed while demanding decent working conditions. 2. War criminal Erna Petri is booked after being exposed. During the war, Erna, a mother and the wife of an SS officer, encountered 6 Jewish boys who escaped a train bound for a death camp. She took them home and fed th ...read more

Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Ratings and prices are accurate and items are in stock as of time of publication. We tried Amazon's popular Bug Bite Thing—and were amazed at how quickly it stopped itching and irritation from mosquito bites. During warm, humid summers in New York’s most mountainous region, my family is prone to dozens of bug bites on any given day. Weâ ...read more

Reading can be a joyous task for some, but it is often challenging and arduous for many. Prescribing reading for students is a common practice in all schools. The importance of reading cannot be overstated. Reading is a great mental exercise that utilizes several areas of the brain. The actual reading task entails comprehension (making sense of words you read) and imagination as you draw and relate the content you read in your mind! Essay reading is a key It is known that some of the most val ...read more

RD.com, via merchant (3) Instantly upgrade your patio decor by adding one of the best outdoor rugs to your backyard oasis. Incorporating a durable rug that withstands harsh weather conditions adds charm and comfort to any outdoor getaway. Mixing textures, colors, and patterns offers conversation-worthy visual appeal. Layering bold pieces with patio hammocks and statement pieces from the best outdoor furniture brands is a surefire recipe for creating a resort-like backyard. What to ...read more

One day in the summer of 1963, Spanish neurologist José Delgado stepped into a bullring outside Córdoba and prepared to perform an audacious experiment. Armed only with an experimental radio transmitter, he prepared to face off with an angry Spanish fighting bull, bred specifically for strength and aggression. Delgado waved a flag to set the bull charging, but before the ton of galloping muscle and sharp horns could reach him he pressed a button on his remote control. Immediately the bull ...read more

Here are 25 kickass random facts. For part 754, click here 1-5 Kickass Random Fact 1. Ghost ships are the ships found abandoned with no sign of the crew, still occur even with modern methods of rescue, safety, and communication. The last recorded ship to be found with no sign of life was in January 2021. – Source 2. George Lucas not only gave his blessing to make Spaceballs, but he also handed the movie over to his effects company, Industrial Light and Magic, to provide the space effe ...read more

A car crashes on a bridge and a child is catapulted into the water below. Who will save her? Jim Wright for Reader's Digest Jonathan Bauer wasn’t sure what to expect when he jumped from the Route 90 bridge to save a child. It was a bright spring afternoon along the Maryland coast, and Jonathan Bauer, 51, a technology executive at a hospital, and his 13-year-old daughter, Ava, were taking full advantage of it. They were driving with the windows down as they headed home on the 1.4-mile, ...read more