With his blood donations to date, James Harrison has saved the lives of more than 2.4 million newborns who might not have survived if not for the enormous injury he suffered (Read more in 1st comment)

In 1994, a crew of fishermen in Sydney were out trawling for Squid when they came across a terrifying discovery. As they pulled up their nets to bring aboard the first of their morning catch, one of the fishermen noticed something heavy clinging to the net as he pulled it in. (More in 1st comment)

In Indonesia, a country where the majority of its inhabitants are black hair and brown eyes, there is a tribe, on a remote island belonging to the country who suffer from a syndrome called "Waardenburg", and is responsible for their vibrant and striking blue eyes. (Read more in 1st comment)

Neelam Kumar Khaire was a man from India who had a passion for snakes and wanted to prove that they are not aggressive unless provoked. (Read more in 1st comment)

The practice of leaving babies to sleep outside in cold weather is a tradition that dates back to the early 20th century in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark... The idea is that exposing children to fresh air, even in sub-zero temperatures, can boost their immune system and make them healthier.

Human Zoos - These zoos were a disturbing phenomenon that emerged in the late 19th century and persisted well into the 20th century. They primarily exhibited Africans and indigenous peoples, treating them as curiosities to be observed by the public. (Read more in 1st comment)

Mysterious fact

In Avendaños Cave in Mexico, a baby skeleton, the lower half of a man with his feet tied, and a 2000-year-old American parrot mummy were found. The finding may provide insight into the trade between the present Southwest USA and Mexico. (Read more in 1st comment)

A self-defense glove designed for ladies in London, circa 1850.

Did You Know?

31 December 1853, a New Year's Eve dinner, hosted by the future first director of London’s Natural History Museum Sir Richard Owen, and the artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, was held inside the mold of a life-sized Iguanodon sculpture in Crystal Palace Park.