That is a Long Time in Jail
There have been a number of people that have served decades in jail, but then they have only had their sentences brought to an end by the fact that …
The Flying Bathtub
Have you ever heard the story of the woman in the flying bathtub? If not, then even though it might not be as obvious as you would think, this …
He is a She?
Back in the 19th century, it was simply not allowed for women to study medicine in the UK. However, that was not going to stop one particular woman who …
The Husband Storage Option
While the idea of going shopping in a mall sounds like paradise for some, there is no doubt that it is horrible and pointless to others. Also, it tends …
Oh that Cigarette
When it comes to things that appear in movies or TV shows that are actually pretty cool, then flicking a cigarette onto a trail of gasoline in order to …
A Long Time on a Flag Pole
For some absolutely strange reason, the idea of sitting on top of a flagpole really took off back in the 1920’s. Ultimately, it led to people effectively competing with …
Waiting to Hear Something
Imagine your husband goes off to war and he fails to come back. You wait and you wait for news and yet, you hear nothing. How long would you …
Well That’s a Coincidence
It is relatively common for a movie to replicate something that happened in real life, but when the tables are turned it does mean that things take on a …
Is This the Longest War Ever?
Do you think that it would be possible for a country to forget that it was in a war? It does sound as if it would be impossible, but …
Dealing with The Knowledge
If you want to work as a cab driver in London, then you are going to have to do a lot of work in order to then be permitted …