The 2003 Monkeypox Outbreak Explained
In 2003, the United States experienced an outbreak of a small-pox-like disease endemic to Africa called monkeypox. Let's take a look at what happened.
Read MoreIn 2003, the United States experienced an outbreak of a small-pox-like disease endemic to Africa called monkeypox. Let's take a look at what happened.
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Read MoreDaughter of former VP Dick Cheney, Rep. Liz Cheney has been in politics pretty much her entire life. Her views on a few matters have changed over the years.
Read MoreJeff Beck suddently passed away in January 2023. But he was working and playing up until then.
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Read MoreBefore the introduction of the Hays Code, there were queer characters and themes in films. In fact, the earliest LGBTQ+ films are older than you realize.
Read MoreWith many aspiring stars passing away in Tinseltown over the last century, many Hollywood landmarks are now known to be haunted by their spirits.
Read MoreIs the Bermuda Triangle a ship-sucking vortex that science can't explain? Or just a regular patch of ocean with a name that sells books and newspapers?
Read MoreSome animals just don't want to be bothered by humans. Here are animals almost no one has ever seen.
Read MorePuerto Rico looks like a tropical paradise, but its pre-American history is full of violence, pirates, and even some undead creatures (sort of).
Read MoreWhether you're a lifelong fan of Adventure Time if you're just curious what the buzz is all about, we've got the perfect guide for you.
Read MoreFew comedians have had careers as insane and tragic as Artie Lange. But no matter how dark things get, Lange always finds a way to come back.
Read MoreFrom killer pachyderms to destructive insects, here are the most dangerous animals in the world.
Read MoreSherpas have been helping foreigners up and down Mt. Everest, but what is it really like to be a Sherpa on that massive mountain?
Read MoreThe devotees of Kahless are much more nuanced than you might expect, so let's take a deep dive into the messed-up truth about Star Trek's Klingons.
Read MoreFrom your own car to that bridge you’re driving on, these are the world's biggest threats that few people know about.
Read MoreThe wide world of sports is full of complicated dos and don’ts. Here are some of the most bizarre rules that professional athletes have to follow.
Read MoreIt's really amazing how many odd things were ruled illegal over the years.
Read MoreSlipknot has a long history of rocking out with heavy tunes, but what do the songs actually mean?
Read MoreAlcohol is pretty awesome, but there's a ton of boozy misconceptions and myths out there, so let's clear the air so we can get on with the drinking.
Read MoreFrom the mob to the atomic bomb, here’s the tragic history of Las Vegas.
Read MorePockets of violence persist everywhere, from Latin America to the United States. Here is a breakdown of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the world.
Read MoreLight at the end of a tunnel, dead relatives, and euphoria have been reported when one comes close to death. Here's what happens during a near-death experience.
Read MoreIn London in 1887, there began the formation of a secret society, known as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.
Read MoreAs it turns out, quite a few actors were almost cast in Star Trek: The Next Generation, like Wesley Snipes, Robin Williams, and Tom Hanks.
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