Around the World in 80 Days: 21st Century Reboots
From Nation, For Nation - Pulse of the Nation
Most people truly believe that the French military leader who inspired the term “Napoleon complex” was an angry, little man. A person who aggressively conquered other nations to vent his height-related frustrations. But the truth is Napoleon was actually of a rather average height for his time.
Why Do People Think Napoleon Was So Short?
The rumors started for a number of reasons. His nickname, “le pe →
Move over George Clooney! These thefts are more bizarre than Hollywood’s version of a Vegas heist.
Some of the weirdest robberies and thefts in recent memory will blow your mind. Sure, they don’t boast big players like George Clooney or Brad Pitt, but that doesn’t make th →
From Globe, For Globe - Pulse of the Planet
They seemed to actually prefer derby hats.
Cowboys are a symbol of the American Wild West, but there are some tales about them that aren’t true. They rarely fought Native Americans, they were more likely to die from falling off a horse than in a gunfight, and they didn’t wear those tall, wide-brimmed cowboy hats you see in Westerns.
The Derby Hat
The iconic Stetson came onto the market in 1865, and it wasn’t popular until the end of the 19th century.
A cowboy’s preferred choice of hat? The d →
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