Can you share a particularly crazy war story from history?
In the Napoleonic Wars, the Retreat from Moscow was a harrowing story. Napoleon's army entered Russia triumphantly, but as the winter set in, things went horribly wrong. The Russians used a 'scorched earth' policy, and the French army had to retreat in the freezing cold, facing shortages of food and supplies. It was a disaster for Napoleon's once - mighty army.
Can you share a particularly crazy Vietnam War story about a specific battle?
In the Battle of Khe Sanh, the Marines were surrounded by the North Vietnamese Army. They endured constant shelling for days. Supplies were running low, and they were outnumbered. But they held their ground. There were heroic acts by individual Marines, like one who single - handedly took out an enemy machine - gun nest that was causing a lot of casualties. The battle was a test of endurance and military strategy.
Can you share a particularly crazy boarding school story?
Sure. There was a time when a group of students in a boarding school decided to have a 'dorm Olympics'. They created all kinds of strange events like pillow javelin (throwing pillows as far as they could), and blanket tug - of - war. It got really noisy and messy, but they had a great time. Eventually, the dorm supervisor found out and had to put a stop to it, but not before everyone had some good laughs.
Can you share a particularly memorable crazy story from Humans of New York?
There was a guy who traded his apartment for a year - long trip around the world. He just left everything behind, gave the keys to a stranger who wanted to live in New York for a while, and set off. It was crazy because he didn't know if he would have a place to come back to, but he said it was the best decision he ever made.
Can you share a specific crazy war story from the craziest war stories?
Sure. In World War I, there was a soldier named Henry Tandey. He came across a wounded German soldier during a battle. Instead of shooting him, he let him go. That German soldier was Adolf Hitler. This is a really crazy story as it shows how a small act of mercy could have had such a huge impact on history if things had been different.
Can you share a particularly sad war story from recent wars?
In the Syrian civil war, there are countless sad stories. One is about a family that was bombed while trying to flee. The parents died trying to protect their children, but in the end, the children were also severely injured. It shows the brutality of war and how civilians bear the brunt of it.
Can you share a particularly wild crazy substitute teacher story?
Sure. There was this substitute teacher who thought the classroom was a stage. He strutted around the room, acting out every word he said. When he was teaching about a battle in history, he actually got down on the floor and started crawling around, pretending to be a soldier under fire. The students were both amused and confused, but they definitely remembered that lesson.
Can you share a particularly memorable crazy time capsule story?
Sure. There was a time capsule buried by a group of scientists in the 1970s. It had samples of new materials they were researching at that time, along with their notes. When it was opened later, it showed how far the research had come. Some of the materials they thought were revolutionary then were common knowledge now, and some ideas had led to completely new fields of study.
Can you share a particularly crazy old Hollywood love story?
Sure. The love story between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton was crazy. They had a very passionate and tumultuous relationship. They met on the set of 'Cleopatra' and their affair caused a huge scandal at the time. They got married, divorced, and then remarried. Their relationship was full of intense arguments and make - up sessions.
Can you share a particularly heart - wrenching sad story from the Vietnam War?
A sad story involves a group of American soldiers who got lost in the jungle. They were cut off from their unit. As they tried to find their way back, they faced various dangers like booby traps and enemy attacks. One by one, they died. The last surviving soldier finally made it out, but he was haunted by the memories of his friends' deaths for the rest of his life. He could never forget the screams and the helplessness they all felt in that jungle.
Can you share a particularly scary civil war story?
Sure. There was a story of a young soldier who was sent on a scouting mission during the civil war. He got separated from his unit and found himself behind enemy lines. He had to hide in a ditch for days, with little food and water, while the enemy searched for him. Every sound made him fear for his life.