The Blue People of Kentucky are among the most intriguing medical and historical accounts to be attributed to the region of Appalachia. For decades prior to the 1960s, members of the Fugate family of eastern Kentucky were well-known for having an unusual amount of blue pigmentation on their skin. This peculiarity was so intriguing that … Read more
When someone asks “Who discovered America?”, most likely you’ll think of Christopher Columbus. He landed in the Caribbean in 1492 on an expedition paid for by Spain. This expedition was one of many that linked Europe to the Americas. The story gets a little more complex when it comes to the fact that there were … Read more
Discussing elite military units in American history, names like Green Berets and Navy SEALs and Delta Force usually stand out. But few organizations can compare secrecy, danger and influence to MACV SOG, a covert task force that undertook some of the riskiest missions during the Vietnam War. Officially known as Military Assistance Command Vietnam Studies … Read more
One of the most iconic engineering feats in the history of aviation has captured the minds and imaginations of enthusiasts for generations. The Hughes H4 Spruce, also known as the Hughes H-4 Hercules, is the world’s largest and heaviest seaplane ever created with an incredibly large wing span and a massive wooden frame; it represents … Read more
Jon Brower Minnoch was an American man who became very famous around the globe because of his extraordinary weight. He is considered the heaviest person recorded medically in history; his maximum estimated weight was around 1400 pounds (635 kilograms). His life is about much more than just his record size; it is also about medical … Read more