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The Pentagon officially confirmed the leaked UFO footage is real — and they still have no idea what these objects are. Wikimedia CommonsA Department of Defense spokesperson confirmed these objects “observed in the videos remain characterized as ‘unidentified.’” In 2007 and 2017, leaked U.S. Navy footage of rapidly moving UFOs stunned the world. Last year, the Navy announced it was drafting new internal guidelines for reporting on these matters — and on Monday the Pentagon authorized the release of these videos itself....

One August morning in 1974, astounded Manhattan commuters stopped to watch as Philippe Petit strolled 1,300 feet above them between the Twin Towers. Philippe Petit gained worldwide recognition for his brazen tightrope walks between the towers of the cathedral on Notre Dame in 1971, between the New York City Twin Towers in 1974, and over Niagara Falls in 1985. His death-defying stunts and eccentric character were immortalized in the 2015 film, The Walk, which was lauded for its use of 3-D to showcase the precariousness of Petit’s stunts....

Despite being denied by the Church, many people still believe there may have been a Pope Joan. Wikimedia Commons A French illustration of Pope Joan. Since the dawn of Catholicism, the highest office in the religion has been the Pope. Whoever holds it serves as the leader of the entire religion, and the closest thing mere humans have to a divine link. Of course, since Peter the disciple was crowned the first pope by Jesus Christ, all 266 popes have been men....

For 30 years, the U.S. government deliberately exposed thousands of its people to life-threatening radiation. Modern scholarship reveals how far the project went. A poorly attended ceremony took place at the White House on October 3, 1995. Hosted by President Bill Clinton, the event marked the official receipt of the final report from a presidential advisory committee he had ordered into existence the year before. The committee was to investigate the U....

Richard Overton’s advice on living a long life? Cigars, whiskey, and just don’t die. Cigar AficionadoRichard Overton “Just keep living, don’t die.” Sage advice from America’s oldest World War II Veteran. Richard Overton celebrated his 112th birthday on May 11, 2018. Born in Texas’ Bastrop County in 1906, Overton joined the military in 1942. Serving in the South Pacific as a soldier with the 1887th Engineer Aviation Battalion, Overton fought in a segregated Army unit....

Add this to history’s long list of misguided attention-grabbing moves: On Thursday, one-time vice presidential hopeful and long-time climate change denier Sarah Palin insulted beloved children’s television icon and climate change agitator Bill Nye the Science Guy. In an attempt to discredit the scientific evidence for climate change, Palin said that “Bill Nye is as much a scientist as I am. He’s a kids’ show actor. He’s not a scientist,” the Hill reported....

Experts believe that the trend in mental health between men and women may have something to do with societal stigmas. A new study, performed by the British National Health Service says that men are happier than women… but only for a certain amount of time. The study found that until they reach their 80s, women have lower levels of happiness than men. Throughout their lives, women progressively get happier, while men tend to get more unhappy....

Source: Blogspot With superstores, mega malls and big-box retailers filled with thousands of items for conspicuous consumption, modern-day consumers rarely stop to think about how certain products originated. Here’s a few that might surprise you: Paper Or Plastic? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAOZqxoyLMQ Because it’s so lightweight and cushiony, Bubble Wrap has become today’s preferred choice for packing material (sorry old-fashioned excelsior and messy Styrofoam popcorn). But for many people, Bubble Wrap is as much a stress-reliever as it is a package protector....

Despite having one husband and two boyfriends over the years, Dolly Oesterreich continued to keep her secret lover hidden in her attic. Los Angeles Public LibraryDolly Oesterreich seated with her team of lawyers. The 1920s murder and love-triangle that involved Dolly Oesterreich is strange and sordid even by today’s standards. Walburga ‘Dolly’ Oesterreich was a housewife in her early thirties, married to the owner of a Milwaukee apron factory. Fred Oesterreich was successful and worked long hours....

In four years, the Cleveland Torso Murderer killed, dismembered and castrated 12 different victims, and was never identified. The first body appeared in September 1934. A young man discovered it while walking along the shores of Lake Erie, though by the time he found it, it could hardly be considered a body. More like part of one. The remains discovered were that of a woman’s lower torso, amputated at the knees....

The Aztec tower of tens of thousands of skulls first described by the Spanish has been nothing more than a legend, until now. More than 650 skulls have been uncovered beneath a newly-excavated Aztec temple in the heart of Mexico City. The tower of human heads is thought to have been part of the Huey Tzompantli, a massive structure of skulls that supposedly terrified Spanish soldiers when they followed Hernan Cortes to conquer the region in the early 16th century....

These 99 million-year-old discoveries represent “the only known dinosaur age cave survivors.” Lenka Podstrelená, Sendi et al. Gondwana Res 2020 (Copyright Elsevier 2020)The two species likely descended from a common ancestor, before the supercontinent of Gondwana drifted apart. An international team of researchers just discovered two new ancient species of cockroach. Discovered in amber in a cave in Myanmar, they’ve been named Crenocticola svadba and Mulleriblattina bowangi. Both are part of the Nocticolidae family and officially 99 million years old....

More than two decades after Tupac Shakur’s death, his unsolved murder continues to inspire countless theories — and just a few credible claims. Tupac Shakur was gunned down in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on Sept. 7, 1996. The rapper was only 25 years old when he was hospitalized for his fatal injuries. Just six days later, he succumbed to his wounds. All that remains today is a legion of loyal fans and the enduring mystery of who killed Tupac Shakur....

Although construction on “The Line” appears to have begun in the desert of Tabuk, some insist that this vertical megacity is too unrealistic to work. NEOMThe Line, depicted here, is just one of three massive projects planned. In Saudi Arabia, the future has already begun. There, a project called NEOM has allegedly started construction on The Line, a self-contained megacity designed to stretch 1,600 feet tall, 650 feet wide, and 105 miles long....

This playful young hippo won’t stop annoying a crocodile — at least until a herd of elephants chases the hippo away. You know that friend that can’t take a hint? That’s this hippo. The energetic calf chased its newfound crocodile pal all around a watering hole in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. This is strange behavior, given that hippos usually stick to their own species when looking for playmates and are also occasionally eaten by crocodiles....

These facts reveal the man behind the civil rights leader. Most people know the basics of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. They know that the civil rights leader bravely fought for Black Americans in the 1950s and 1960s and that he lost his life to an assassin’s bullet. But many don’t know the 27 facts about Martin Luther King Jr. listed below. In addition to his activism, Martin Luther King Jr....

From Indigenous territories in pre-colonial America to the height of the Nazi regime, these maps explain history better than any textbook. Like this gallery?Share it: Share Flipboard Email And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these popular posts: Discover 33 Unique World Maps That You Won’t Find In Any Textbook 29 Ancient Maps That Show How Our Ancestors Saw The World 25 Maps That Make Sense Of The World...

From his iconic boxing matches to his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War, take a closer look at the life of “The Greatest” in these 44 stunning photographs of Muhammad Ali. Like this gallery?Share it: Share Flipboard Email And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these popular posts: 29 Facts About Muhammad Ali That Reveal The Truth About ‘The Greatest’ The Bloods: 21 Startling Photos Inside America’s Infamous Bi-Coastal Gang...

Though the pilots claimed a speeding “missile-like” object flew right near the plane, air traffic control found nothing on their radars. Wikimedia CommonsThe incident occurred on Feb. 21, 2021, above northeastern New Mexico. Commercial flights are typically uneventful, but for a couple of pilots aboard American Airlines flight 2292 to Phoenix, Arizona on Sunday, the ride was anything but boring. At around 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, they spotted an unidentified flying object (UFO) soaring right over them at 37,000 feet....

The bitter, colossal Battle of Stalingrad was the key turning point of World War II, paving the way for the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. Like this gallery?Share it: Share Flipboard Email And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these popular posts: 28 Haunting Photos From The Battle Of Kursk: The Clash That Changed WWII 54 Battle Of The Bulge Photos That Capture The Nazis’ Brutal Last Ditch Counteroffensive...