The Bizarre Tale of the Spontaneously Exploding Submarines

From Today I Found Out. Dive deep into naval history with the volatile story of peroxide submarines! From the perilous days of WWII to their daring trials, discover the turbulent tale of underwater innovation. Love content? Check out our other YouTube Channels: Higher Learning: https://www.youtube.com/@HigherLearningFlight Flick Facts: https://www.youtube.com/@FlickFacts Fact Quikie: https://www.youtube.com/@FactQuickie Ancient Marvels: https://www.youtube.com/@Ancient-Marvels Origins:…

Crucifying Your Own Son- Who Invented Crucifixion and How Does it Actually Kill You?

From Today I Found Out. Unlock the secrets of one of history’s most brutal practices: CRUCIFIXION! Explore the origins, gruesome rituals, and agonizing details that shaped this iconic form of punishment. Love content? Check out our other YouTube Channels: Higher Learning: https://www.youtube.com/@HigherLearningFlight Flick Facts: https://www.youtube.com/@FlickFacts Fact Quikie: https://www.youtube.com/@FactQuickie Ancient Marvels: https://www.youtube.com/@Ancient-Marvels Origins: https://www.youtube.com/@OriginsOfEverything Warographics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9h8BDcXwkhZtnqoQJ7PggA…

Does Catnip Actually Get Cats High?

From Today I Found Out. ive into the intriguing world of catnip and its effect on our feline friends! From euphoria-inducing compounds to potential insect repellent properties, unravel the science behind cats’ love for catnip! Love content? Check out our other YouTube Channels: Higher Learning: https://www.youtube.com/@HigherLearningFlight Flick Facts: https://www.youtube.com/@FlickFacts Fact Quikie: https://www.youtube.com/@FactQuickie Ancient Marvels: https://www.youtube.com/@Ancient-Marvels…

Why on Earth is Depleted Uranium Used for Military Ammunition?

From Today I Found Out. Dive into the world of depleted uranium, the high-density, self-sharpening metal used in military ammunition. Discover its unique properties, applications, and controversial impact on health. Love content? Check out our other YouTube Channels: Higher Learning: https://www.youtube.com/@HigherLearningFlight Flick Facts: https://www.youtube.com/@FlickFacts Fact Quikie: https://www.youtube.com/@FactQuickie Ancient Marvels: https://www.youtube.com/@Ancient-Marvels Origins: https://www.youtube.com/@OriginsOfEverything Warographics: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9h8BDcXwkhZtnqoQJ7PggA MegaProjects:…

The Adorable Stretch

From Today I Found Out. According to famed entomologists Derek Wragge Morley, who studied ants for the better part of his professional career (and before, beginning at 14 years old, including publishing his first academic paper on ants at the tender age of 16), ants stretch just like humans when they wake up and also…

Hermione

From Today I Found Out. J.K. Rowling slightly based 11-year-old Hermione on herself at the same age. She even made Hermione’s patronus her favorite animal, an otter. The otter wasn’t just a good choice because of Rowling’s preference, but also because the otter is a member of the weasel family. Further, Ron’s patronus is a…

What is the Safest Seat on an Airplane?

From Today I Found Out. Ah hurtling through the air in a device made of several million parts in a portion of the Earth where the temperature generally sits at -40 degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit and there isn’t enough oxygen or atmospheric pressure to keep you alive. All the while a rather complex combination of…

You’re Pronouncing It Wrong

From Today I Found Out. You might think the "Jekyll" in "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is pronounced such that it rhymes with "freckle," but you’d be wrong. According to none other than the author himself, R.L. Stevenson, the name should be pronounced "Jee-kal" as in rhymes with "fecal".

The Badass Story of the Dad’s Army

From Today I Found Out. Uncover the untold story of Britain’s wartime heroes in this gripping tale of courage and improvisation! From the humorous challenges faced by the Home Guard to their pivotal role in defending against invasion, witness the true spirit that saved a nation! Love content? Check out our other YouTube Channels: Higher…

Bueller… Bueller… Bueller…

From Today I Found Out. Lyman Ward and Cindy Pickett, better known as Mr. and Mrs. Bueller on Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, first met on the set of that film and subsequently got married in 1986. Like in the movie, they had two children, a boy and a girl; unfortunately, they did not name them…

Now You Know

From Today I Found Out. The word “droid” is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. Shortly before Verizon launched their “DROID” line of mobile devices, Lucasfilm Ltd. swept in and filed a trademark on October 9, 2009 for the term. As a result of this, Verizon had to pay Lucasfilm Ltd. an undisclosed sum for…

Silent Seas: The Top Secret, Greatest Cold War Naval Espionage Mission

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The Incredible Tale of History’s Only Real Sky Pirates

From Today I Found Out. Uncover the incredible and daring tale of history’s only true sky pirates! In the midst of World War I, a German zeppelin commandeered a Norwegian schooner in a jaw-dropping aerial raid. Love content? Check out our other YouTube Channels: Higher Learning: https://www.youtube.com/@HigherLearningFlight Flick Facts: https://www.youtube.com/@FlickFacts Fact Quikie: https://www.youtube.com/@FactQuickie Ancient Marvels:…

The Forgotten Nazi Holocaust Plan Before They Decided On the Holocaust

From Today I Found Out. Uncover the chilling history of the Madagascar Plan, a forgotten prelude to the Holocaust. Explore the Nazis’ disturbing scheme to deport Europe’s Jews to the African island, a dark chapter in history. Love content? Check out our other YouTube Channels: Higher Learning: https://www.youtube.com/@HigherLearningFlight Flick Facts: https://www.youtube.com/@FlickFacts Fact Quikie: https://www.youtube.com/@FactQuickie Ancient…

Matchgirls and the Incredibly Gruesome Story of Phossy Jaw

From Today I Found Out. Uncover the chilling history behind your everyday matches! In 1855, a gruesome epidemic emerged, claiming lives and sparking a movement. Watch to discover the dark secrets of Matchmaker’s Leprosy! Love content? Check out our other YouTube Channels: Higher Learning: https://www.youtube.com/@HigherLearningFlight Flick Facts: https://www.youtube.com/@FlickFacts Fact Quikie: https://www.youtube.com/@FactQuickie Ancient Marvels: https://www.youtube.com/@Ancient-Marvels Origins:…

How a Breakthrough in a Dream Changed Chemistry Forever

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That’s DOCTOR Queen to you

From Today I Found Out. The lead guitarist in one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Queen, has a PhD in Physics. He began the program before he joined up with Queen, but then dropped out, finally going back and completing his PhD in 2007.

I Pity the Fool (Why Mr. T is Called That)

From Today I Found Out. Ever wonder why Mr. T is called that? He first acquired the moniker (a shortening of his real name Lawrence Tureaud) in backlash for the once common practice of calling a black man "boy." Said Mr. T, "I think about my father being called ‘boy’, my uncle being called ‘boy’,…

What were Hitler’s Relatives Up to During and After WWII?

From Today I Found Out. Unveil the shocking family secrets of Adolf Hitler! Lieutenant Raubal’s revelation, Hitler’s mysterious family tree, and the untold stories of his close relatives. Dive deep into history’s darkest chapters. Love content? Check out our other YouTube Channels: Higher Learning: https://www.youtube.com/@HigherLearningFlight Flick Facts: https://www.youtube.com/@FlickFacts Fact Quikie: https://www.youtube.com/@FactQuickie Ancient Marvels: https://www.youtube.com/@Ancient-Marvels Origins:…

The Furthest Away From Earth Anyone Has Ever Been

From Today I Found Out. The crew of Apollo 13 is remembered for the dramatic events that took place during their mission, but they also set an amazing, yet little talked about record that still stands to date. They traveled farther from Earth than any other humans in history when they were approximately 248,655 miles…