

Jackie Mead
Joined: Dec 8, 2020
Jackie Mead has a Bachelor's Degree in history and work in museum education. Her work has appeared on Listverse, Cracked, and History Magazine.




The adorable animals are native to South America. So when people began spotting them in Florida, there were some questions.
Laura Ingalls Wilder recalled the devastation they caused in the 1870s in 'On the Banks of Plum Creek.'
For centuries, boats have been blowing up with amazing spectacle and horrible tragedy. Here are five ship explosions just as worthy of a three-hour dramatization as the RMS 'Titanic.'
Masterpiece the Toy Poodle was a prized pet. But despite his fame, his mysterious disappearance in 1953 remains unsolved.
The Kuroshio Current has swept wayward ships from Japan's waters to the North American shore.
When it came to eliminating alcohol and shuttering saloons, Carrie A. Nation truly did have a smashing time.
Dogs and horses may rightfully claim their share of battlefield glory, but cats have proven themselves just as brave, cunning, and loyal.