ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Blackbeard

Ahoy there matey! Blackbeard was a pirate captain who sailed the seas a long time ago, like a really long time ago, around 1716 to 1718. He was very famous and very feared by other sailors and people who lived near the sea.

Blackbeard was actually a man named Edward Teach, but he got the name Blackbeard because he was known for having a big, long, black beard. He used to put slow-burning fuses in his hair and beard and light them up during battles to make him look even more terrifying!

Blackbeard had a big ship called Queen Anne's Revenge, and he and his crew would go around attacking other ships and stealing their treasure. He was very good at his job and he became very rich from all the loot he took.

But eventually, the law caught up to Blackbeard and he got into a big fight with a group of sailors who were working for the government. They finally defeated him and Blackbeard was killed in battle.

Now, people still talk about Blackbeard and his legend lives on as one of the most infamous and feared pirates of all time. But of course, we don't want to be like Blackbeard and steal from people or hurt others. It's important to always be kind and honest, even if we like adventure and excitement!