February 07, 2026
The Great Storm of 1703 was one of the worst weather events in British history, causing havoc across southern England. More than 400 windmills were destroyed; many caught on fire because their blades were spinning too fast. Some estimates say the storm caused more property damage than the Great Fire of London in 1666.
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The Great Molasses Flood and 6 Other Strange Disasters
History abounds with descriptions of deadly earthquakes, storms, plane crashes, and other terrible occurrences. History also provides stories of truly strange things. Sometimes truly absurd and astounding things just happen, and other times mundane natural forces combine with misfortune to produce
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Feb 06
What precious material isn't as rare as you might think? -
Feb 05
What Caribbean territory once had igloos on its flag? -
Feb 04
What insect shoots a boiling corrosive discharge? -
Feb 03
What Asian country's anthem used to be sung to "Auld Lang Syne"? -
Feb 02
What animal is also known as a "whistlepig"? -
Feb 01
How did Harriet Tubman keep babies from crying? -
Jan 31
Fake snow in movies was once made with what dangerous material? -
Jan 30
Which European monarch once physically picked up another country's ruler? -
Jan 29
How accurate were astronomy predictions in the 1800s? -
Jan 28
What tree uses lightning to its advantage?