How St. Lucia, The Only Country In The World Named After A Woman, Got Its Name
The small Caribbean island of St. Lucia is the only country in the world named after a woman. Here's how it got its name.
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The Many Health Complications Of Legendary Bodybuilder Flex Wheeler
Some of history's most famous bodybuilders include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman, and Lou Ferrigno. Among those elite athletes is also Flex Wheeler. -
Why Modern Banking Has The Crusades To Thank For Its Existence
It's hard to imagine being able to function without a banking system as we know it. Here's why modern banking has the Crusades to thank for its existence -
The Mayaguez Incident: The Final Battle Of The Vietnam War Took Place At Sea
Though the Vietnam War did eventually end, it didn't really end until a couple of years after peace was negotiated. It also ended in rather spectacular fashion. -
Librarians Delivering Books On Horseback Was A Thing Once. Here's Why.
To help pull the country out of the slump caused by the Great Depression, a program started to bring books to the people that relied on librarians on horseback. -
Why Benito Mussolini Had His Own Son-In-Law Executed
Benito Mussolini overthrew the Italian government and asserted fascism as the country's dictator. No one was safe from his wrath. Not even his own son-in-law. -
How A Conversation With A Group Of German Children Inspired The 'Candy Bomber'
During a WWII blockade, a group of kids and their interaction with an American Airman inspired one of the most heartwarming military operations. -
The World War II Nurse Who Liberated Jewish Children With Coffins
During the atrocities happening on the European front during World War II, there were civilian heroes that helped the victims, including a Polish nurse. -
Why Does Portugal Have The Head Of Their First Serial Killer In A Jar?
Portugal has had the head of their first serial killer in a jar since 1841 and it can still be visited at the University of Lisbon's Faculty of Medicine today. -
How A Whale Bone Used In A Medical Procedure Killed A Founding Father
Gouverneur Morris was one of the Founding Fathers as New York's representative. Morris was plagued with health problems. Here is how a whalebone killed Morris. -
The Prehistoric Cheetah That Roamed America Before The Last Ice Age
The prehistoric cheetah that roamed America before the last ice age confounds scientists because it has an unusual combination of characteristics. -
Who Are The Additional Officers In The Tyre Nichols' Murder Case?
On January 7, 2023, 29-year-old Tyre Nichols was killed after what should have been a routine traffic stop. Here is more about the additional officers involved. -
What Archeologists Hope To Learn From The World's Oldest Runestone
Runestones are a unique window into the past, helping us to learn about ancient cultures. Here's what archaeologists hope to learn from the oldest runestone. -
Izzy Einstein And Moe Smith: Prohibition's Most Feared And Decorated Agents
At the turn of the century, the growing movement known as prohibition was gaining steam and would soon become the law of the land via the 18th Amendment. -
Moyenne Island: The Strange Story Of The World's Smallest National Park
Moyenne Island is the world's smallest national park thanks to one man. Here is the strange story of Brendon Grisham who dedicated his life to the island. -
David Crosby's Ancestors Helped Build The United States
Icon David Crosby his rose to fame as an influential musician. However, Crosby's family tree is an impressive one, including in establishing the United States. -
Charlton Heston's Fortune May Not Have Gone To His Family
Over the course of his decades-long career, Charlton Heston starred in many movies, including some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters. Where'd his fortune go? -
How Many Children Does Dr. Quincy Fortier From HBO's Baby God Have?
Dr. Quincy Fortier from HBO's "Baby God" used his own sperm to impregnate some of his patients. Here's how many children he has. -
Jeff Beck's Bizarre $10 Million Insurance Policy Explained
When a rather common accident could have cost him his livelihood, Jeff Beck took drastic action in the form of an unorthodox insurance policy. -
The History Of The Heraean Games, Womens' Ancient Olympics
Our modern society was built upon the accomplishments and advancements of the civilizations that came before us. The Olympics are no different. -
Europeans May Have Been A Couple Centuries Late To 'Discover' Antarctica
When discussing human history, the word "discover" gets tossed around a lot, mostly in terms of Europeans stumbling across land masses they hadn't seen before. -
Why King Victor Emmanuel III's Controversial Life Affected His Burial
King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy ruled his country during the first half of the 20th century, which was arguably a pretty tumultuous time in history. -
The Horrific 1978 Attack Of Mary Vincent
In 1978, 15-year-old Mary Vincent decided to run away to her grandfather's home in California. While hitchhiking, she was picked up by Lawrence Singleton. -
Meet The Fangy Whatcheeria: The Ancient Super Predator That Lived In The American Midwest
Part of the fun of the study of dinosaurs is how often a new discovery of something really old inspires absolute awe at the probable impact of the creature. -
An Eye-Opening Number Of German Soldiers In WWII Had Jewish Lineage
During World War II, the last place that a person of Jewish descent would want to be was Germany. So why did so many Jewish men serve in the German military? -
The Bizarre History Of The Kingdom Of Wallachia
While there are 195 countries in the world, there are also many micronations. One such micronation, the Kingdom of Wallachia, has an interesting back story. -
Ethel Kennedy Was Familiar With Tragedy Even Before The Assassination Of Her Husband
Ethel Kennedy married into a family that became a powerhouse in American politics, the Kennedys -- yet also a family that suffered incredible tragedy.
