In 1915, education methodology was a bit different than what is seen today — Being an educator is never an easy job. The various needs of students, with new issues coming up every day, make for a lively and often difficult vocation. Naturally, a lot of out of the box thinking is required, but unfortunately not every idea is the best. In fact, one…

An unruly crowd afraid they weren’t going to get promised free gifts led to a tragic day where thousands were killed and injured — Free giveaways have attracted strong interest for as long as there has been a way to get things without paying for them. It often doesn’t matter what the value of the freebie is; just the fact of receiving something for nothing gets the juices flowing for a lot of people…

One of the leading voices in cryptocurrency does not want digital assets associated with banking collapses — In the midst of already trying economic times, recent collapses of several banks has sent the financial world into a tizzy. Although emergency cash and lenders have helped prop these failing institutions up, their decline, along with that of large European bank Credit Suisse which went through a similar experience…

For hundreds of years in Europe there was a common psychological disorder that made people think they were imminently in danger because their bodies were made of glass — Delusions are a psychological phenomenon that can afflict any number of people across different walks of life. They can take many forms, and their origins are usually mysterious. A recurring theme of delusion in Europe from hundreds of years ago was one of the most unusual and afflicted a number…

A New York City office worker died in a most unusual manner on his birthday after being chased by a group of determined coworkers who were determined to kiss him — Sometimes, gravestones contain more information beyond the basic details of the name and dates of birth and death of the person buried beneath. Those are the ones to pay attention to, as they often tell a story about the deceased, which is usually something beyond the pale. “This is especially…

A misguided young woman inexplicably decided to commit a dangerous crime out of boredom — When life gets boring, people are apt to turn to any number of activities to help stir up some excitement. This often includes trying new things in the hopes of finding a different passion. Although it’s normal to take chances to find a new favorite way to alleviate languor, few…

The New York Yankees legend once put some of his teammates in their place after they treated a young fan horribly — Slugger Babe Ruth established himself with a professional baseball career of nearly unfathomable success a century ago, yet still remains a standard of professional athletes today. It wasn’t just what he accomplished on the field, but his larger than life personality off it, that made him such a titan of…

In 1929, an internationally acclaimed athlete sued a major publication after claiming his wife stopped loving him after seeing a picture of him they placed in an issue comparing him to an ape — Slander can be a very serious thing. If someone makes a false claim about you, it can damage your reputation immensely, or even worse. This is especially exacerbated if the slandering is published for widespread consumption. One of the most sensational cases occurred in 1929 when world famous wrestler Stanislaus…

A cranky home owner who tried to keep baseballs that rolled on to his property got a surprise when his case went to court — Something that has happened an incredibly high number of times throughout history is when children are playing some sort of ball game outdoors and their ball accidentally lands in the yard of a neighbor. Most often, there is no problem with retrieving the toy and resuming play, but every now…