Incredible True Stories Of Black Soldiers In The American Civil War
Often overlooked, Black soldiers were some of the most courageous participants of the American Civil war. These are a few of their incredible true stories.
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Musicians Who Converted To New Religions
Faith is a personal subject, but several prominent rock and pop stars have converted to new religions that have shaped their lives and, sometimes, their music. -
Rare Things You Probably Can't Do With Your Body
Most of these things have a genetic component, a few can be learned, and all of them are pretty rare, so if your body can do one, consider yourself special. -
The Untold Truth Of Steve Martin
Comedian and actor Steve Martin has graced our screens and made us laugh in spades for decades. However, there's more to Steve Martin than you might think. -
12 Of The Worst Generals Of The American Civil War
The Civil War was hell, and poor generalship on both the Union and Confederate sides only makes it worse. -
How Earthquakes Can Be Triggered By People
Earthquakes may seem inevitable, unstoppable, and indifferent to the actions of people. As it runs out, human activity and earthquakes go hand in hand. -
Religions You May Not Have Heard Of
Popular religions aren't the only options, with less than 1% of the world's population following an obscure faith. Here are religions you may not have heard of. -
Tragic Stories From The Life And Reign Of Hawaii's Last Monarch, Queen Lili'uokalani
Queen Lili'uokalani lived through a turbulent period in Hawaiian history. Here are some tragic stories from the life and reign of Hawaii's last monarch. -
Things People Get Wrong About Working At NASA
If you think NASA is staffed entirely by geniuses and daredevils, think again - there's a lot more to working at the storied agency than you might expect. -
Stories From Egyptian Mythology They Couldn't Teach You In School
Not every ancient Egyptian myth is appropriate for school kids. From risqué to eerie, these are the ancient Egyptian myths they couldn't teach you in school. -
Tragic Details About Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were part of the vanguard of American rock music, enduring for four decades. But behind the scenes, their life was pretty tough. -
Tragic Stories About One-Hit Wonders
After the fame and fortune of their first big hit, not all musicians live happily ever after. Some fade away into obscurity with tragedy at their heels. -
The Complete Vietnam War Timeline Explained
The Vietnam War was a controversial, complicated conflict. From World War II until the Fall of Saigon, this is the complete Vietnam War timeline, explained. -
Tragic Details About Martin Short
Every so often there's a shining beacon of cruelty-free funny, and that's Martin Short in a nutshell. But life has been very cruel to the iconic SNL comedian. -
Stories From Norse Mythology They Couldn't Teach You In School
Popular culture is full of characters from Norse mythology, with their epic tales of bravery. But some stories are just too lurid, at least for school kids. -
The Untold Truth Of Bram Stoker
Bram Stoker is a literary legend thanks to his most famous creation, but there's plenty about his life that even devoted Dracula fans might not know. -
The Untold Truth Of Ghost's Tobias Forge
Tobias Forge and his band Ghost thrilled audiences with their satanic-inspired acts. While Forge remained a private type, there's plenty to learn about him. -
What JFK's Funeral Was Really Like
President John F. Kennedy's widely-televised funeral took place over several days in Washington, D.C. Here are moments that the cameras didn't always catch. -
Tragic Details About The Cure
Given the sense of despair that permeates so much of their music, it should come as no surprise that members of The Cure have experienced loss and tragedy. -
The Murder That Inspired Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" is a 2017 movie inspired by the real-life murder of Kathy Page in 1991, which still remains unsolved. -
Messed Up Things That Happened During The Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution caused a lot of turmoil, and innocent people sufferred badly. Here are some messed up things that happened during the Russian Revolution. -
The Deadliest Surfing Spots In The World
Surfers often travel the world in search of the perfect wave. But sometimes, the very conditions that make for great surfing can spell disaster, even for pros. -
What Viking Funerals Were Really Like
No, Viking funerals didn't mean pushing a boat out to sea, then setting it on fire with a flaming arrow. But the true world of Viking funerals is fascinating. -
Times Musicians Majorly Crossed The Line With Fans At Concerts
When famous musicians have bad days on stage, it's not uncommon for them to take things out on the fans. Let's take a look at some of the more notable examples. -
The 12 Most Brutal Deaths In Mythology, Ranked
Stories from mythology all across the world are filled with the deaths and murders of humans and gods alike. Here are 12 of the most brutal out there, ranked. -
The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Paul Reubens
Paul Reubens inhabited '80s icon Pee-wee Herman, but they he was arrested in awkward circumstances. And that's not the only difficulty he's had to deal with. -
Pink Animals You'll Find In The Wild
Pink flowers and plants are abundant. Pink animals? Not so much — which makes the stunning, vibrantly colored creatures on this list all the more spectacular.
