Monthly Archives: January 2010 »
Simo Häyhä, “White Death”, Sniped Over 542 Soviet Soldiers in WWII
Today I found out Simo Häyhä, arguably the greatest sniper to ever live, sniped over 542 invading Soviet soldiers in World War II using nothing but a bolt action rifle that had no scope.
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The 7-11 Double Big Gulp Holds 200% More Than the Average Adult Human’s Stomach
Today I found out that the 7-11 Double Big Gulp holds about twice the amount of fluid than the average adult human’s stomach. The average adult human’s stomach can hold comfortably about 32 ounces
Read More »How to Survive Being Buried Alive in a Coffin
Today I found out how to survive being buried alive in a coffin. Yesterday, I posted an article on taphophobia and I got an email from a reader wondering if I could write-up an
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In WWI, Alvin York Captured 132 German Soldiers Pretty Much Single Handed
Today I found out that in WWI Alvin York almost single handedly captured 132 German soldiers using nothing but a rifle and a pistol, while the German soldiers having among them 32 machine guns
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NASA Uses the Movie Armageddon in Their Management Training Program
Today I found out that NASA uses the 1998 film, Armageddon, in their management training program. It turns out, to absolutely no one’s surprise, that this is not because it’s an incredibly well thought
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Five Interesting Things You Learn From Being a Paramedic
Today I found out five interesting things you learn from being a paramedic. This article is a little change of pace from my normal articles, but I couldn’t resist posting it, as it is
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How to Test a Car Alternator
Today I found out how to test a car alternator. Equipment needed: multi-meter With the engine on: Step 1: Open your hood and so you have clear access to the car battery. Locate your
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Twinkies Are Only Good for 25 Days
Today I found out that Twinkies have a shelf life of only 25 days. The popular notion that they “last forever” or for some ridiculously large amount of time is incorrect. Here are some
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The Record for the Most Babies Born to One Woman is 69
Today I found out that the record for most babies born to one woman is 69. Yes, you read that correctly 69! Who was this amazing woman with apparently a womb of steel and
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