Can you share some little known love stories?

In Norse mythology, there's the story of Gullveig. She was a sorceress. When she visited the gods in Asgard, she was pierced with spears and burned three times by the Aesir gods. However, she was reborn each time. Her presence brought strife among the gods and was one of the events that led to the start of the great battles in Norse mythology.

A small town had a well that was long forgotten. One day, a group of kids discovered it. When they peered down, they saw a pair of glowing eyes staring back. Later, those kids started having nightmares about being dragged into the well by a cold, slimy hand. The town's elders knew of an old legend that a monster had been sealed in the well long ago, and now it seemed to be awakening.

Well, there's the story of the prophet Jonah. While most people know he was swallowed by a big fish, not everyone realizes the context. God sent Jonah to preach to the people of Nineveh, but Jonah didn't want to go and tried to run away. His journey in the fish was a form of divine intervention to get him back on track. Also, the story of the Tower of Babel is somewhat known, but details like how the people's single language enabled them to build such a grand tower so quickly are often overlooked.

One little known mission story is about the Apollo 8 mission. It was the first manned spacecraft to orbit the Moon. The astronauts on board had to endure many challenges in the untested journey. They took the iconic photo of Earthrise, which had a profound impact on how we view our planet from space. This mission paved the way for future Apollo landings.

One little known missionary story is about Gladys Aylward. She was a British missionary who journeyed to China in the 1930s. Despite many difficulties like language barriers and dangerous travel conditions, she dedicated herself to helping the poor and orphans. She even led a group of children over mountains to safety during a time of war.

One little known war story is about the Chindits in Burma during World War II. They were a special force led by Orde Wingate. They carried out long - range penetration missions behind Japanese lines. The soldiers endured harsh jungle conditions, shortages of supplies, and constant threat of enemy attacks. Their operations were very daring and had a significant impact on the Allied efforts in the Burma campaign.

Another interesting story is that of Airbnb. The founders, Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, started by renting out air mattresses in their living room to make some extra money during a conference in San Francisco. They saw the potential in people's spare rooms and properties and built a platform that has now changed the way people travel and stay around the world. It was a unique concept that initially seemed strange but has now become a multi - billion - dollar business.

There was a story about a baseball player named Moonlight Graham. He only had one at - bat in the major leagues, but his story inspired the movie 'Field of Dreams'. He was a doctor who played baseball briefly but made a lasting impression.

One little known Christmas story is about the Christmas Pickle. Legend has it that in Germany, the last ornament placed on the Christmas tree was a pickle. The child who found it on Christmas morning would receive an extra gift. It's a fun and unique tradition that not many people know about outside of certain German - American families.

There were also instances of African - American soldiers in the Civil War whose stories are not well - known. Some free African - Americans in the North volunteered to fight before the Emancipation Proclamation. They faced discrimination within the military, but still fought bravely. For instance, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was one of the first African - American regiments, and they made a heroic charge at Fort Wagner, showing great courage despite the odds against them.