The Messed Up Truth About National Holidays
While the official inspiration behind holidays is generally positive, the true story is sometimes complex. Here is the messed up truth about national holidays.
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The Untold Truth Of The Temple Of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and a lot happened to it. Here's the untold truth of the Temple of Artemis.
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Missing White Woman Syndrome Explained
It's tragic when anyone goes missing, but the media tends to publicize white women over people of color.
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The Crazy Story Of The Las Vegas Widower
The story of Thomas Randolph, known as the "The Black Widower" has mystery, murder, and a fascinating suspect at the center of it all you can't look away from.
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What It Was Really Like To Take Part In A Duel
What drove men (and some women) to settle conflicts with pistols or swords? The answers are surprising. Here's what it was really like to take part in a duel.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Isabella Blow
Fashion icon Isabella Blow was friend to designers and models, setting trends and discovering them. However, manic depression followed her throughout her life.
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The Untold Truth Of The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World involved lots of debate and competing lists. This is the untold truth of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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The History Of Cremation Explained
Cremation is an increasingly widespread tradition today, with it being a common practice throughout history, despite controversy.
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Paroled Killers Who Murdered Again
There are an almost shocking number of cases in which a convicted murderer was released from jail early and went on to kill again.
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The Seven Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Explained
Christians believe the gifts manifest through the power of the Holy Ghost. From wisdom to understanding, counsel to fortitude, here's a rundown of this mystery.
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The Truth About The World's Most Infamous Mummy, The Yde Girl
In 1897, two Dutch laborers near the village of Yde in the Netherlands were working in a bog when a deformed dark body with fiery red hair came to the surface.
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The Crazy True Story Of The Cape Cod Vampire
Antone Charles Costa, known as Tony, killed at least two and probably eight women between 1966 and 1969. Here is the crazy true story of the Cape Cod Vampire.
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The Untold Truth Of Emperor Akihito
For many Westerners, there's still a lingering sense of mystery around Japanese culture and history, including the Japanese imperial family.
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This Former US President Had The Most Children
Per POTUS.com, American presidents have had, on average, 4.1 children. That's a good deal higher than today's national average — 1.9 children per family.
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The Vatican's Economy Explained
The Vatican is the world's smallest country, but it has one of the biggest economies. Here's the lowdown on the Catholic Church's impressive finances.
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Norm Macdonald Facts Fans Might Not Know
Norm Macdonald was born in Quebec City, Quebec, on October 17, 1959 — even though he told people for years that he was born in 1963.
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen was a rebel fashion designer, whose inner turmoil was often displayed in the clothes he created.
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The Archangel Uriel: The Untold Truth
One angel that doesn't come up in most churches' canonical scriptures that nevertheless plays a big role in religious literature is Uriel, the fourth archangel.
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False Claims Made By Famous Mediums That Caused An Uproar
Psychics, mentalists, and mediums claiming to communicate with the dead have been popular for hundreds of years. Here are some cases of false claims.
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The Untold Truth Of Dragnet
The story you're about to read is true. No names have been changed to protect the innocent. This is the untold truth of "Dragnet."
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Here's What Would Happen If Mars Suddenly Exploded
There's not a lot of research into what would happen if Mars exploded. So here is a thought experiment involving the hypothetical situation of Mars blowing up.
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The Truth About Muhammad Ali's Relationship With Malcolm X
One of the individuals enticed by Malcolm X was a young, upstart, soon-to-be global icon boxer who would later be known as Muhammad Ali.
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Europe's Most Dangerous Cities
Countless parts of Europe are safe for tourists and other individuals traveling to the continent, but there are several cities that you may want to avoid.
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The Amazing Life And Tragic Death Of Lon Chaney
Lon Chaney's skills as a makeup artist combined with his mastery of physical expression made him the silent era's most important character actor.
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Most Dangerous Military Jobs Throughout History
Military service has historically been risky, but some positions were worse than others. Here are some of the most dangerous military jobs throughout history.
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Venezuela's Mysterious La Mancha Negra Is Still Unexplained
One of the reasons so few people have heard of La Mancha Negra is there is surprisingly little information out there about it in English-language sources.
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What It Was Like Taking Part In The Oklahoma Land Rush Of 1889
People from every walk of life participated, carving their own piece of the treeless landscape. Here's what you need to know about the Oklahoma Land Rush.
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