Mike the Headless Chicken is a true story, folks. In 1945, a farmer named Lloyd Olsen went to chop off Mike's head, but somehow this chicken survived decapitation. Mike lived for 18 months after and became a sideshow sensation. Vets think a blood clot prevented him from bleeding out, and …

Fascinating stuff! Buttered Beere really captures the experimental nature of Tudor cuisine. It's the kind of drink you'd find at a sumptuous feast table. I believe it was considered quite the health drink back then, imagine that! Also worth noting for the true history nerds, the ale should ideally be …

Ah, the Great Seal on the dollar bill definitely has historical significance. The unfinished pyramid represents strength and duration, and the Eye of Providence above it is indeed reminiscent of eye symbolism from various religious and mystical traditions. It really captures the spirit of the founding era of the US, …

For a forgotten slice of history, swing by the City Reliquary in Williamsburg. It's this quirky little spot with NYC artifacts – like old subway tokens and World's Fair memorabilia. Totally underrated and overshadowed by the bigger museums.

While it's definitely bizarre to see people achieving fame by doing dangerous challenges, history is littered with equally strange fads. Take the Victorian era's fascination with memento mori photography, where people posed with their deceased loved ones for a family photo. Each period has its own quirks; ours just happens …

This hoax actually led to a considerable uptick in the Sun's circulation. What's fascinating is that it had a domino effect – scientists were forced to take a stand on the issue, which inadvertently led to public discussions and better engagement with astronomy. Sometimes I wonder if the journalists knew …