Category: U.S. Historical News
Henry Ford did not invent the assembly line
Henry Ford did not invent the assembly line. No matter how many times a history or social studies teacher might say that Henry Ford invented…
Large meteorite made impact in Oklahoma and no one wanted it
A large meteorite landed in a field in Oklahoma, 1912, and no one wanted it. The homeless meteorite was in the farmer’s way and needed…
Balls of fire seen entering haunted house in Shavertown, New York
Floating balls of fire seem to enter and travel around an abandoned house in Shavertown. Interestingly enough, Shavertown is no longer there. It is under…
Man thought dead was just a living corpse
Thinking they had found a corpse along the railroad tracks, the coroner and other men went to collect the body. Imagine their surprise when he…
Ball of fire traveled parallel to the ground over North Carolina 1946
A pear-shaped ball of fire streaked across the sky over North Carolina in 1946. Multiple people saw the object, but none of them, including military…
The Johnstown Flood of 1889: The Worst Disaster in Pennsylvania History
The 1889 Johnstown flood was a catastrophic event that occurred when the South Fork Dam, a major earthen dam on the Little Conemaugh River, failed….
Amazing Facts About Amelia Earhart
Throughout her life, Amelia Earhart proved to be an incredible aviator and a pioneer in aviation. She broke several records and became the first woman…
Huge balls of fire dart across sky, Georgia 1922
The following is a 1922 report of two “stars” that darted across the sky in the same path. The second one followed roughly three minutes…
Freight ship captain reported fire balls during wild hurricane, Saint Elmo’s fire
Strange lights, Saint Elmo’s fire, and other events happened during a hurricane while Captain Watson was out at sea. A fascinating retelling by the Captain…
Foo Fighters look like flying saucers
A 1947 description of foo fighters looking like flying saucers. Numerous explanations are given in this 1947 article, ranging from static electricity to ball lightning…
