Moments In History
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Barack Obama, G7 summit, southern Germany, June 8, 2015
January 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Barack Obama, G7 summit, southern Germany, June 8, 2015
In a forest near Livorno in Tuscany, a hiker discovered a terracotta jar containing 175 silver Roman denarii. The coins date from 157 BC to 82 BC. Historians speculate they were likely buried by a soldier during a period of civil unrest, only to remain hidden and forgotten for centuries.
January 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
In a forest near Livorno in Tuscany, a hiker discovered a terracotta jar containing 175 silver Roman denarii. The coins date from 157 BC to 82 BC. Historians speculate they were likely buried by a soldier during a period of civil unrest, only to remain hidden and forgotten for centuries.
Former US president Barack Obama saw a choir of Danish girls practicing in their apartment with their balcony doors open and asks them to continue
January 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Former US president Barack Obama saw a choir of Danish girls practicing in their apartment with their balcony doors open and asks them to continue
At 81, Colonel Sanders shared how he sold KFC for just $2 million. Shortly after, it resold for $240 million
January 16, 2025 at 1:44 AM
At 81, Colonel Sanders shared how he sold KFC for just $2 million. Shortly after, it resold for $240 million
In Goodfellas (1990), Robert De Niro disliked the feel of fake money and insisted on using real cash. The prop master withdrew thousands of his own dollars, ensuring every bill was returned and counted after each take.
January 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
In Goodfellas (1990), Robert De Niro disliked the feel of fake money and insisted on using real cash. The prop master withdrew thousands of his own dollars, ensuring every bill was returned and counted after each take.
Climate activists protested the “climate crisis” by throwing orange paint on a Tesla Cybertruck, sparking criticism over the stunt’s effectiveness.
January 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Climate activists protested the “climate crisis” by throwing orange paint on a Tesla Cybertruck, sparking criticism over the stunt’s effectiveness.
Grandpa has a hidden Narnia library in his closet
January 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Grandpa has a hidden Narnia library in his closet
Hugh Glass, a 19th-century frontiersman, became a legend after surviving a brutal grizzly bear attack and being left for dead by his fellow fur trappers. Despite his injuries, he dragged himself over 200 miles to the nearest fort. What followed was an extraordinary quest for survival—and revenge.
January 13, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Hugh Glass, a 19th-century frontiersman, became a legend after surviving a brutal grizzly bear attack and being left for dead by his fellow fur trappers. Despite his injuries, he dragged himself over 200 miles to the nearest fort. What followed was an extraordinary quest for survival—and revenge.
A seaman's request for an extraordinary leave of absence, 1967. Reason: “My wife is planning to get pregnant this weekend and I would like to be present.”
January 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
A seaman's request for an extraordinary leave of absence, 1967. Reason: “My wife is planning to get pregnant this weekend and I would like to be present.”
Ashley Revell, in 2004 liquidated all of his assets ($135,300) to go to Las Vegas and bet everything on red on roulette
January 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Ashley Revell, in 2004 liquidated all of his assets ($135,300) to go to Las Vegas and bet everything on red on roulette
Colombian congresswoman and journalist Kathy Juvinao was caught vaping during the Health Reform debate.
January 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Colombian congresswoman and journalist Kathy Juvinao was caught vaping during the Health Reform debate.
Setting a record for the number of customers served by a single McDonald’s in a day
December 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Setting a record for the number of customers served by a single McDonald’s in a day
In total, over 30,000 customers passed through the doors on the opening day of the restaurant
December 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
In total, over 30,000 customers passed through the doors on the opening day of the restaurant
And people couldn’t get enough
December 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
And people couldn’t get enough
A Big “Mak” was selling for 3.75 rubles
December 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
A Big “Mak” was selling for 3.75 rubles
And in the country where the average salary was about 150 rubles per month
December 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
And in the country where the average salary was about 150 rubles per month
Including Boris Yeltsin who later became the 1st President of Russia
December 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Including Boris Yeltsin who later became the 1st President of Russia
The opening drew many important people
December 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
The opening drew many important people
“And it is also a story about the Soviet who saw a sign outside reading ‘Rubles Only’ – and who said to me, ‘This is my restaurant'”
December 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
“And it is also a story about the Soviet who saw a sign outside reading ‘Rubles Only’ – and who said to me, ‘This is my restaurant'”
“This is a story about co-operation between nations”
December 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
“This is a story about co-operation between nations”
“I’m particularly proud of the people story behind the first opening, both from Canada and Russia, learning from each other and working as one team”
December 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
“I’m particularly proud of the people story behind the first opening, both from Canada and Russia, learning from each other and working as one team”
A plan first envisioned when George Cohon, founder and CEO of McDonald’s Canada, met Soviet officials at the ’76 Summer Olympics in Montreal
December 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
A plan first envisioned when George Cohon, founder and CEO of McDonald’s Canada, met Soviet officials at the ’76 Summer Olympics in Montreal
The Moscow McDonald’s initiative was a joint venture between McDonald’s of Canada and Moscow city council
December 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
The Moscow McDonald’s initiative was a joint venture between McDonald’s of Canada and Moscow city council
“I still remember how insanely huge the milkshake looked and I didn’t know how to hold a Big Mac with my tiny hands”
December 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
“I still remember how insanely huge the milkshake looked and I didn’t know how to hold a Big Mac with my tiny hands”