It's no surprise that most American presidents have shared the White House with a dog, cat, or other animal friend.The presidency's unique challenges have made pets nearly a requirement for the job. Read on to learn more about the history of the animals that have made the White House a home.
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Herman Melville's classic novel Moby Dick is an essential part of American literature and popular culture. One of the most riveting things about the novel is that it's based on a lot of true events. Here are some true events that inspired Melville's Moby Dick.
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These female scientists invented and discovered remarkable things that turned into lifesaving breakthroughs. Here are some of the women of scientific history.
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Yes, outer space is mostly empty ... well ... space. But don't think it's going to stay that way! The fact is that, thanks to human meddling (it's what we do best!) there's a whole lot of really bizarre stuff floating out among the stars. This is only some of it.
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Silicon Valley may be peddled as the place where dreams come true and young people get rich, but the reality can be far different. Here's the messed up truth of what goes on in Silicon Valley.
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In the Wild West, barbers were an important hub for news, trusted advice, and cleanliness. Here's why barbers were some of the most important people.
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Known in the automotive industry as an innovator, John DeLorean's life was one of rebellion, struggle, and peerless invention. We now know John DeLorean's car from the Back to the Future franchise, but his tragic life included many divorces and an FBI sting for smuggling cocaine.
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Even some of Hollywood's best directors have been subjected to the latter after churning out movies that still tick off fans to this day.
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These bizarre tales tell of the most haunted objects we can find to creep you out. Turn down the lights and enjoy.
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From 1897 to 1962, the Grand Guignol brought unseemly subjects and stomach-turning gore to the Paris stage.
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Chris Cornell's voice took him far in life, elevating him to rich and famous rock star status with Soundgarden, Audioslave, and more, but his life would end tragically prematurely. Here's a look at what the final 12 months of Chris Cornell's life was like.
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Celebrities garner a lot of attention, and sometimes, that attraction proves fatal. Here's a list of stars who received the wrong kind of devotion from fans.
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These myths about Ancient Egypt are things you've probably believed for a long time. Let's put the false facts to rest.
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These movies were rated R for some really strange reasons.
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As of 2020, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is still considered the worst oil spill in the history of U.S.
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Buckingham Palace has a history going back several hundred years. Being the official residence of English monarchs for nearly 200 years means a lot of weird history has unfolded at the palace. here's a list of the most bizarre things to ever happen at the royal palace.
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Winnie the Pooh and his fuzzy, adorable friends have entertained and inspired children and adults alike. Part of their enduring charm is that the Winnie the Pooh universe comes across as completely and totally innocent ... or so it seems. Here are some other messed-up things about Winnie the Pooh.
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When something good happens, people want to celebrate. Athletes are no different, and star athletes have a lot to celebrate, including huge contracts that guarantee they'll never have to worry about money again. Here are weird ways that athletes celebrated contract signings.
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When you hear about an extraordinary event, it's worth noting if the event actually happened. There might be hard evidence or flimsy eyewitness testimony. Sometimes eyewitnesses are police officers, soldiers, and other authorities. Here are some stories of strange events documented by authorities.
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In a list of the best US presidents in history, a few dark horses emerge as surprising choices. Perhaps the most surprising is James K. Polk, who served as president from 1845 to 1849. Here's why James Polk was the most underrated president.
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Even though Allen Pinkerton formed the legendary Pinkerton's Detective Agency in 1850, unsolved robberies and murders remained a problem in the American West.
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In his lifetime, Ishi, the last member of the Yahi tribe, watched his people be wiped off the Earth. This is the last member of the Yahi's tragic life story.
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On November 22, 1963, John and Jackie Kennedy visited Dallas where Lee Harvey Oswald shot and killed Kennedy. Jackie became the world's most famous widow. While she was praised for her strength in public, in private she was devastated. Here's what Jackie Kennedy did the year following JFK's death.
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How much do you really know about our Founding Fathers? We're taught a lot in school, and it's often stories like George Washington chopping down the cherry tree. And that's not the only tall tale we've been told. Here are some false things you believe about America's Founding Fathers.
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Whitesnake is 1987 all the way, and the band's megahit "Here I Go Again" is perhaps the catchiest hard rock song of all time. Whitesnake has a complex history that stretches over four decades. Here are a few things you probably don't know about the band.
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The 19th-century photographer Mathew Brady, who went from taking portraits of the rich and famous to taking death portraits on Civil War battlefields, is known for depicting the cost of war. The truth of Civil War photographer Mathew Brady is he funded the photojournalism himself and went into debt.
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Hypatia was born in Alexandria, Egypt. She was a scientist, educator, and intellectual, though many details of her life remain obscured. She was a brilliant woman who was deeply tied to Alexandra's reputation as a center of learning and progress.
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