The Fake Nazi Radio That Fooled Hitler’s German 📻

On May 23, 1941, at 4:48 P.M., a mysterious and unexpected voice took over German airwaves. A man calling himself “Gustav Siegfried Eins” began speaking. Claiming to be a loyal Nazi and an old Prussian military veteran, he unleashed a torrent of profanity-laced criticism against Nazi leadership, something German listeners had never heard before. Every night, his broadcasts would start and end with seemingly coded messages.

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The Largest Pre-Nuclear Blast

A Collision in the Harbor On December 6, 1917, the French munitions ship SS Mont-Blanc collided with the Norwegian vessel SS Imo in Halifax Harbor. The Mont-Blanc, carrying over 2,900 tons of explosives, caught fire and drifted towards the pier. Despite frantic warnings from the crew, the ship exploded moments later. The Largest Man-Made Explosion

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The Playwright Who Was a Spy

In 1666, Aphra Behn, known as Agent 160, was sent to the Netherlands as a spy for King Charles II. Her mission was to recruit a soldier named William Scot, but she quickly ran out of funds. Unable to secure more money from the government, she returned to England in financial distress.

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When Dogs Delivered Milk 🐕

A Vital Role in the 19th Century In the 19th century, some European cities used dogs for an unusual job—delivering milk. In places like Belgium and the Netherlands, dogs pulled small carts filled with milk bottles, helping local dairies distribute their products. Strength and Endurance These dogs, often robust breeds like Saint Bernards or Newfoundlands,

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