Article: USA – Riverboat Sultana Explodes on the Mississippi

The link below is to an article on the terrible riverboat disaster involving the Sultana on the Mississippi River.

For more visit:
http://www.neatorama.com/2013/02/25/Death-on-the-Mississippi/

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Article: History of Popcorn

The link below is to an article that takes a look at the history of popcorn.

For more visit:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3445_162-57570953/popcorn-the-snack-that-saved-the-movies/

Article: Germany – Krampnitz in Potsdam

The link below is to an article that takes a look at the Krampnitz in Potsdam.

For more visit:
http://environmentalgraffiti.com/news-krampnitz-abandoned-soviet-and-nazi-military-complex

Article: Japan – History of the Purple Machine

The link below is to an article that looks at the history of the Japanese Purple Machine.

For more visit:
http://www.wondersandmarvels.com/2013/02/secrets-abroad-a-history-of-the-japanese-purple-machine.html

Article: Lost Oscars

The link below is to an article that looks at the history of lost oscars (Academy Awards).

For more visit:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/48986/10-people-who-have-misplaced-their-oscars

Photo Gallery: Argentina – Villa Epecuen

The link below is to a photo gallery of Villa Epecuen in Argentina.

For more visit:
http://imgur.com/gallery/nt2pJ

Article: Villa Epecuen

The link below is to an article concerning the submerged town of Villa Epecuen in Argentina.

For more visit:
http://www.amusingplanet.com/2012/12/villa-epecuen-town-that-was-submerged.html

Article: Fort Knox ‘Treasures’

The link below is to an article that considers some of the lesser known treasures of Fort Knox.

For more visit:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/49070/5-non-gold-treasures-stored-fort-knox

Article: WWI – Second Balkans War

The link below is to an article that looks at the Second Balkans War.

For more visit:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/49091/world-war-i-centennial-origins-second-balkan-war

Article: WWI France – Verdun

The link below is to an article that takes a look at the Verdun battlefield in France.

For more visit:
http://www.urbanghostsmedia.com/2013/02/battlefields-then-and-now-verdun-france/