unbfacts: In 2014, a man at Xi’an International Airport in China purchased a first-class, fully refundable plane ticket that gave him access to the VIP lounge. He rebooked his flight 300 times over the course of a year to enjoy free meals, then canceled the ticket and received a full refund when the airline discovered… Read More »
unbfacts: The Arabia was a steamboat that sank in the Missouri River in 1856. Over time, the river shifted about half a mile, turning the site into a farm field. The wreck lay about 45 feet beneath silt and topsoil until 1988, when it was excavated. The mud preserved thousands of items, many still intact.… Read More »
Japan has gifted the world many cultural icons—some whimsical, like sushi cats and sumo mascots, and others shrouded in mystery, like the ninja. From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to modern action movies, the ninja has become a pop culture legend. But behind the masks and myths lies a history that’s far stranger than fiction. The… Read More »
