A 14-Year-Old Hid in an Airplane’s Wheel Well. A Photographer Captured What Happened Next
On February 22, 1970, 14-year-old Keith Sapsford made a desperate attempt to leave Sydney. He slipped onto the tarmac at Sydney Airport and climbed into the wheel…
A Library Book Was Returned 150 Years Late. Then They Found Where It Had Been
A library book has finally made its way back to Kiama Library in New South Wales, Australia, roughly 150 years after it was due. The book, The…
They Ordered a V12 Jaguar. What They Got Was Something Completely Different
When Jaguar unveiled the XJ220 concept at the 1988 Birmingham Motor Show, it looked like the ultimate expression of British performance. The sleek supercar was designed around…
A Samurai Wore a Rabbit on His Helmet. Here’s Why
A samurai helmet from 17th-century Japan carries an unusual symbol: a crouching rabbit. At first glance, the image seems almost playful for a piece of battlefield equipment….
Oldsmobile Tried to Make American Luxury Smaller Without Losing Its Soul
The late 1970s were a difficult time for American automakers. Fuel shortages, rising gasoline prices and stricter emissions regulations were forcing Detroit to rethink the traditional American…
The Workstation Upgrade That Saves Desk Space and Boosts Productivity
Modern office work often requires employees to keep several applications, documents and information sources open at the same time. A traditional dual-monitor setup solves part of the…
Scientists Know Where These Eels Go. They Still Don’t Know What Happens There
Every year, eels leave the rivers and coastal waters where they have spent years growing and begin an extraordinary journey across the Atlantic. Many are believed to…
These 10 American Cities Were Founded Before the United States
The United States may have been founded in 1776, but some of the cities within its borders are more than two centuries older than the nation itself….
Your Brakes May Be Fine. Your Brake Fluid Might Not Be
Brake fluid is one of the most important fluids in a vehicle, yet it is easy to overlook during routine maintenance. It transfers the force from the…
The CIA Tried to Make a Cat a Spy. Here’s What Happened
During the Cold War, the CIA pursued some remarkably unconventional ways to gather intelligence, including an attempt to turn a cat into a covert listening device. Known…