Strange Stories From American History

1. Strange Stories From American History

3. While the rest of the world concerns itself with election results and legal challenges, we thought we’d dig into the archives and scour the history books for some stories from the lighter side of American history. Though some of them may sound stranger than fiction, we swear they’re every bit as true as the stories most history books decide to share instead. You can find these stories, and many more, throughout the many ebooks and audiobooks offered at Oldreads. Bodies at Ben’s house. Benjamin Franklin lived in London for nearly two decades before returning to America just prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. That very house at 36 Craven Street, now known as the Benjamin Franklin house, was conserved and transformed into a museum. In 1998, however, conservationists stumbled upon nearly 1200 pieces of bone from 15 different bodies. It is believed that the bones were used for the study of human anatomy. while performing repairs,

5. Lightning never strikes twice, it strikes seven times. Roy Cleveland Sullivan, a park ranger at the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, was struck by lightning on seven different occasions between 1942 and 1977. Seven... Nicknamed the “Human Lighting Rod,” Sullivan earned himself an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records for his feat. Miraculously, he survived all seven lightning strikes and lived to the age of 71. Ready to relive some of history’s greatest moments? Visit our online library at Oldreads for a wide variety of ebooks, audiobooks, music, and more. Accessible anytime, anywhere, from your favorite devices.

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