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The “demon core” was a plutonium core originally meant for use in a nuclear bomb during World War II. It was prepared as a backup for the atomic bombs dropped on Japan in 1945, but after the war ended, it was retained for experiments at the Los Alamos Laboratory.

During World War II, London was under siege, and while many citizens rationed food and worked in factories, a small group of scientists took a different path. Led by J.B.S. Haldane at University College London, they experimented with diving physiology to help solve the Allies’ underwater problems.

On October 7, 1897, New York City marked a milestone with the first test of its pneumatic tube mail system. Using compressed air, the U.S. Post Office sent a container through underground tubes on a 7,500-foot round-trip journey. In just three minutes, it transported important documents, including a Bible wrapped in an American flag, copies of the U.S. Constitution, and President McKinley’s inaugural address.

In 2016, an impersonator, a 19-year-old girl, nearly destroyed Wizkid’s reputation by posing as him online. The scammer defrauded multiple international clients and even students at the University of Lagos, collecting over $53,000.

In 1919, former U.S. Senator Luke Lea hatched a daring plan to kidnap the exiled Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. The Kaiser, who had abdicated following Germany’s defeat in World War I, was living in exile at Huis Doorn, a castle in the Netherlands. Lea, a Tennessee senator turned adventurer, saw an opportunity to capture the former monarch and bring him to the U.S. for trial as a war criminal.

Located in the canals of Xochimilco, just south of Mexico City, is La Isla de las Muñecas, or the Island of the Dolls. This eerie destination is known for the hundreds of dolls hanging from trees, their decaying bodies and empty eyes creating a haunting atmosphere. The island became an unexpected tourist spot, drawing visitors from around the world.

In 1727, Benjamin Franklin established the Junto, a Philadelphia-based group focused on intellectual discussions. Franklin, a self-educated man, believed in the power of shared knowledge, but he saw the need for more reliable sources of information to support these debates.

Liam Payne rose to fame with One Direction after their formation on The X Factor in 2010. The band’s success with chart-topping hits and sold-out tours brought immense pressure on its members, and Payne faced the mental toll of that fame.

In 1958, the luxurious Greenbrier resort in West Virginia began building a new wing. Locals noticed oddities during construction: a massive hole, large steel doors, and 110 urinals. Guards were stationed around the site, sparking suspicion.

In 2002, Elon Musk founded SpaceX with the goal of reducing space launch costs. Falcon 1, SpaceX’s first rocket, was designed to be a lightweight and affordable way to reach orbit. However, the journey to success would prove more difficult than expected.