The Saguenay flood of July 1996 became the most catastrophic overland flood in 20th-century Canadian history, devastating Quebec’s Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region with unprecedented rainfall. This natural disaster claimed 10 lives, caused $1.5 billion in damages, and left behind an iconic symbol of survival that still stands today.
Tarrare, a French showman and soldier, was known for his extraordinary appetite and eating habits, which earned him notoriety in 18th-century France. Born around 1772 near Lyon, Tarrare’s insatiable hunger led him to consume vast amounts of food, including live animals and unusual items. His condition has been the subject of much speculation and medical experimentation.
The Bone Wars, also known as the Great Dinosaur Rush, was a period of intense and ruthless competition between two paleontologists, Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh, during the late 19th century. This era of fossil hunting and discovery was marked by a heated rivalry that drove both men to extremes, ultimately leading to significant contributions to the field of paleontology. The Bone Wars took place during the Gilded Age of American history, a time of great change and growth.