Yearly Archives: 2022

English Maunsell Water Forts

English Maunsell Water Forts were created as defensive platforms located off the English coast during the Second World War. The United Kingdom used the Maunsell Water Forts to guard themselves against bombs. However, today, the forts are dilapidated structures that you can only access via boat. The Need for Coastline Protection During World War II,…… Read More »

How are Guide Dogs Trained?

Dignified, loyal and, above all, very fury, guide dogs are a vital tether to the outside world for many blind and visually impaired people that allow them to live more independent, if dog hair covered, lives. As you’d expect, training one of these wonder-dogs is no easy feat and requires teaching the canine in question… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 12656 – Wilmer McLean’s Role in the Civil War

The Civil War began and ended at the same man’s home. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12656 – Wilmer McLean’s Role in the Civil War appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12655 – Alexander the Great and His Horse

Alexander the Great loved his horse so much he named a city after it. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12655 – Alexander the Great and His Horse appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source