Monthly Archives: November 2013

November 20, 1995

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1995, Princes Di admitted during a TV interview that she had cheated on Prince Charles. Queen Elizabeth said that while she was disappointed in the Princess, she did understand the difficulties of living with a man who enjoyed a cheese and onion sandwich on rye before turning into the … Continue reading

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November 19, 1620

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1620, the Pilgrims sighted Cape Cod and dropped to their knees in prayer and thanksgiving, as the voyage had been long and physically sickening, with much discomfort with sea sickness and the poor selection of food at the buffet tables. The Mayflower’s crew also dropped to their knees in … Continue reading

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November 18, 1477

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1477 – William Caxton produced “Dictes or Sayengis of the Philosophres,” which was the first book to be printed in England. He also later published “Silly Thinges That My Cat Hast Sayeth”. His book included silly little hand-drawn pictures of cats wearing funny hats and looking bored. He included … Continue reading

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November 17, 2010

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 2010 – Researchers trapped 38 anti-hydrogen atoms. It was the first time scientists had successfully trapped antimatter. The first trap was a carrot placed under a cardboard box that had one side lifted up by a stick. The stick was tied to a string that was also tied to … Continue reading

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November 16, 1864

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1864 – Union Gen. William T. Sherman and his troops began their “March to the Sea” during the U.S. Civil War and the stereotype of the rude, obnoxious, easily bored American Tourist was born.

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November 15, 1901

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1901 – Miller Reese patented an electrical hearing aid so he could listen to what his wife, Delores was saying. Very soon afterwards, he patented the turn-off switch for said hearing aid.

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November 14, 1889

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1889, New York World reporter Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane) began an attempt to surpass the fictitious journey of Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg by traveling around the world in less than 80 days. Bly succeeded by finishing the journey the following January in 72 days, 6 hours and 11 minutes. … Continue reading

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November 13, 1789

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1789, Benjamin Franklin wrote a letter to a friend in which he said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes and the ability of a woman to misconstrue the most innocent of comments and turn it into a relationship ending event.” It … Continue reading

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November 12, 1946

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1946 the first drive-up banking facility opened at the Exchange National Bank in Chicago, Illinois. This idea proved so popular, that many other businesses quickly capitalized on the idea. One industry where this business model proved to be ineffective and counterproductive was the brothel industry. Charity Mae Allcott, of … Continue reading

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November 11, 1940

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1940, the Jeep made its military debut. In 1946, the first magazine ad for “Army Jeep In A Crate for $50” made its debut on the back of comic books and Popular Mechanics. These ads promised an unused, surplus Army Jeep for $50 that only required four tires and … Continue reading

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