Gerald Ford, who would later become the President of the United States, attended college amidst the Great Depression. In order to make ends meet, he resorted to selling his blood every two months for $25 per donation. Interestingly, Ford’s determination and resilience during this challenging period helped shape his character. In addition to his financial… Read More »
In 1952, a nuclear reactor in Canada was undergoing a meltdown, and Jimmy Carter was tasked with leading a team of nuclear scientists to disassemble it. To complete the dangerous task, Carter and other American military personnel had to lower themselves into the reactor and disassemble it manually. It is worth noting that Jimmy Carter… Read More »
Milton Bradley, who initially sold pictures of celebrities, faced a significant setback when his top-selling lithographs of Abraham Lincoln became outdated due to Lincoln’s iconic beard. As a result, customers demanded refunds, rendering Bradley’s entire stock of lithographs worthless. To recover from this loss, Bradley decided to pivot to selling board games. It’s worth noting… Read More »
In 1974, when President Nixon visited Syria, the Syrians sent MiG fighter jets as a friendly escort for Nixon’s Air Force One. Someone forgot to tell the pilot of Air Force One, who thought the plane was being attacked and took evasive maneuvers. The post In 1974, when President Nixon visited Syria… appeared first on… Read More »