r/InterestingToRead

: "Aktion T4 was a secret Nazi program that killed over 300,000 disabled and mentally ill people under the guise of 'mercy killing.' This chilling chapter in History highlights the dangers of eugenics, intolerance, and authoritarian rule, leaving a lasting impact on humanity. "

: "In 1993 a group of 6 hikers led by Lyudmila Korovina, a 41-year-old Survival expert and hiking instructor, embarked on a routine trek through the Khamar Daban mountain range in Siberia. However, the journey took a dark and mysterious turn, leaving only one survivor and questions."

: "In 1982 Lenny Skutnik a federal employee with no formal training in Rescue became a symbol of selfless courage. His heroic act, diving into the icy waters of the Potomac River to save a drowning passenger from the wreckage of Air Florida Flight 90 cemented his place in history and the nation's heart"

: "Vasili Arkhipov avoided causing WWIII after refusing his captain's orders to launch nuclear torpedoes at US. 2 of the 3 officers on board wanted to fire the missile, however a unanimous decision was required. He refused and thus saved the world. He is truly an unsung Hero."

: "On Sept 5th 1942, United States Navy Messman Charles Jackson French successfully swam through the night for 6-8 hours pulling a raft of 15 wounded soldiers with a rope around his waist in shark infested waters. French was the first black swimmer to receive the Navy medal of Heroism in 1943."

: "When the Titanic sank, it carried millionaire John Jacob Astor IV. The money in his bank account was enough to build 30 Titanics. However, faced with mortal danger, he chose what he deemed morally right and gave up his spot in a lifeboat to save two frightened children."

: "George, Jack Russell terrier who saved five kids from a vicious attack by two savage dogs"

: "This is Robert Carter III who in 1791 through 1803 set about freeing all 400-500 of his slaves. He then hired them back as workers and then educated them. His family, neighbors and government did everything to stop him including trying to tar and feather him and drove him from his home."

: "In 1995, 13 yo Thad Philips was kidnapped from his home by Joe Clark, aka "the bone breaker killer." Held captive for almost 2 days, both his legs were broken and ankles were "twisted until they snapped." He managed to escape and eventually walk again."

: "Don’t let the soft eyes and delicate smile deceive you. Mildred Harnack was a fighter. She stood up against the Nazi regime and Sacrificed everything to oppose Adolf Hitler's brutal dictatorship. She was The Only American Civilian Ever Executed by Adolf Hitler."