Watching The World Change
It’s often been said that Fort Knox must surely be one of the most secure places on Earth. It’s often said that not even a mouse can get through the locked down fortress when the doors close and the public is no longer let inside. But some people say the tourists and the workers there…
It’s no secret that ghost stories are often retold by virtue of them gripping the listener with a visceral and unexplained fear. But the more ghost stories you hear, the more they seem to blend together. And so after researching thousands of ghost stories, a few that have left a lasting impression do stand out. …
With tensions building worldwide and the future of oil supplies more uncertain today than ever before, it may be time to look into alternatives to fuel creation. And scientists at LS9 have developed a method of fuel production that does just that. Remember E. Coli, that bacteria we’re all supposed to fear from meat? Well…
A witness reporting the incident to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) recently submitted a report saying they had encountered a strange rectangular shaped UFO while heading to their college on November 15, 2010. After the incident the witness left the sighting unreported until now. They describe the incident as the most amazing moment of their…
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When ships traveled in and out of the Great Lakes, the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse played an important role in guiding vessels to safety. Located on the shore of Lake Erie in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, the lighthouse was constructed at the mouth of the Grand River. At first, the lighthouse was originally called the Grand River…
Donne wanted to have a life-size monument placed above his grave, and commissioned an artist to his deathbed. After taking off all of his clothes, he dressed in the death shroud that would be placed over his actual corpse. He even knotted the head and foot. Donne spared no detail and did his very best…
While many people who know the end is near make preparations for their death and last wishes, John Donne approached the event in what many would view as a chilling manner. In this article, you will learn what Donne did as he neared the end of his days. John Donne of London was a poet…
King Henry had six wives, but only one was granted the privilege of being buried with the ruler. In this article, you will encounter the arrangements that the king made regarding his burial and additional insight into the disease that took his life. Most historians feel that Henry may have contracted syphilis as a young…
King Henry VIII not only had a reputation for having many wives, but also made historical headlines by the way he disposed of the women unable to produce what he deemed a strong heir to the throne. The King continued to blame his wives when he in fact, contributed to the miscarriages with his own…
As far as kings go, Henry VIII is one of the most famous rulers in history who earned a reputation for bending politics to meet his personal desires. In this article, you will encounter the details regarding his last days and last wishes for the afterlife. Henry VIII was not only the second Tudor king…