We know these secret locations exist today, but do we know what really goes on behind the well-guarded gates? This is what we know so far. Mount Yamantau, Russia These unusual land formations are on the east side of Mt. Yamantau. Despite the Cold War’s end, Russia keeps building a secret complex in the mountain. … Read more
Chiran high school girls wave farewell with cherry blossom branches to departing kamikaze pilot in a Nakajima Ki-43-IIIa Hayabusa A Japanese Zero kamikaze fighter about to crash into the battleship Missouri off Okinawa Kamikaze attacks on the U.S. fleet off Okinawa. It was a struggle of men who want to die and men who want … Read more
Caerlaverock Castle (Castle of the lark) is a moated triangular castle first built in the 13th century — one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses. Photo credit: Simon Ledingham The Caerlaverock Castle is located on the southern coast of Scotland, with its imposing sandstone walls and unique triangular shape designed primarily for the defense of its … Read more
Cigarette manufacturers in the late 1880’s began inserting stiffening cards into their cigarette packs to strengthen the paper container. It wasn’t long before they put artwork, famous people, pretty girls, and trivia onto those cards grouped into collectible series. Production of these cards continued into the 1940s and are highly valuable today. The most expensive … Read more
A 203-foot high wall of wood — the Cedar River Logging Trestle in Washington State. In the 1830s, the railroad boom started a new era in the building of railroad bridges pushing engineers to build towering wooden bridges that have become synonymous with the era. These majestic timber bridges are considered the only railroad-related technology … Read more
Humans, since the dawn of war, have enlisted animals to fight and die alongside them. From Genghis Khan’s swift horses to anti-tank dogs during WWII, the military never run out of ideas to utilize animals to help them fight their battles. Here are 15 animal warriors that have served bizarre roles in military operations: 1. … Read more