Stuff You Should Know 10ish Instances of People Doing Things Out Of Spite
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Jan 30, 2025 Prepare for laughs as the hosts delve into outrageous acts of spite throughout history. Discover nuns sacrificing themselves to thwart Viking raiders, and Saddam Hussein’s bizarre mural of George H.W. Bush. Explore the rivalry that sparked the iconic Ford vs. Ferrari race and hear about a couple's stubborn refusal to leave their home. From holiday displays that become cultural symbols to artists rebelling with unpronounceable symbols, the discussion reveals the humor and unexpected consequences of spiteful behavior.
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The Nuns of Coldingham
- In 867 CE, Viking raiders attacked Coldingham Monastery in Scotland.
- To protect their chastity, St. Æbbe the Younger and the nuns mutilated themselves, but the Vikings still burned them alive.
Frick vs. Carnegie
- Henry Clay Frick, after being ousted from his steel partnership with Andrew Carnegie, nursed a lifelong grudge.
- He rejected Carnegie's reconciliation attempt, saying, "Tell him I'll see him in hell."
Saddam's Mosaic
- Saddam Hussein installed a mosaic of George H.W. Bush at the entrance of the Al-Rashid Hotel in Baghdad.
- This was so visitors would walk over Bush's face; later, George W. Bush ordered its destruction.