The Worst Nuclear Disaster In U.S. History Explained
The Church Rock uranium mill spill released even more radioactive material than Three Mile Island. This is the worst nuclear disaster in U.S. history explained.
Read MoreThe Church Rock uranium mill spill released even more radioactive material than Three Mile Island. This is the worst nuclear disaster in U.S. history explained.
Read MoreOne of the most important espionage efforts during the Revisionary War was the Culper Spy Ring, which helped George Washington win the American Revolution.
Read MoreThe 1906 San Francisco earthquake was a nightmarish fiasco of human errors. Here's why the 1906 San Francisco earthquake was worse than you thought.
Read MoreThere's been a ton of celebs who have run for everything from governor and mayor to Congress, and yep, there's even another president on the list, too.
Read MoreWoodstock was a seminal moment of 1969, but it was not heaven on earth. Here are false things believed about Woodstock.
Read MoreIn 2013, Edward Snowden forever changed how Americans (and others around the world) view the U.S. government. But what happened to Edward Snowden?
Read MoreThe life of a child star is predictable -- parental mismanagement, addiction, mental illness, and a refusal to believe you are no longer everyone's darling.
Read MoreWith many teachers reluctant to teach LGBTQ+ topics, some remarkable people are being left out of school curriculums simply because they identified as LGBTQ+.
Read MoreJason and Travis Kelce are the first brothers in history to square off in a Super Bowl. Here's the story of their remarkable rise in the NFL.
Read MoreCharlie Chaplin was one of the 20th century's most famous comic icons. Here are some of the lesser-known events, tragedies, and controversies that shaped him.
Read MoreLynyrd Skynyrd's decades in the music industry have been marked by strange twists and turns. Here's a look at the iconic Southern rock band's tangled history.
Read MoreSailors really do have quite the collection of superstitions, rituals, and omens. Here are some old sailing superstitions that go back centuries.
Read MoreTamar of Georgia is the only person in Georgia's history to have held the title of king and queen. Under her, Georgia expanded and art and literature exploded.
Read MoreA number of acclaimed musicians, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Coolio, and Taylor Hawkins, have died in 2022. Let's explore their lives, careers, and legacies.
Read MoreFor those unaware, the 1985 Chicago Bears are widely considered to be among the best football teams ever. Here's what the '85 Bears look like now.
Read MoreMan has been drawing maps since nearly the dawn of time. The oldest maps of the world often show more than just where continents and cities are located.
Read MoreHaving surgery can be a scary experience, no matter how minor the procedure. While all surgeries have an inherent risk , some are more dangerous than others.
Read MoreRock's "live fast and die young" moto enchants fans but also robs the world of great artists. Here are the biggest rock and roll tragedies of the 1970s.
Read MoreExecuted in 1930, Carl Panzram is one of the most prolific criminals to have walked the Earth, having served time in prison for murder, theft, rape, and arson.
Read MoreStephen Hawking was one of the top scientific minds ever, so when he made predictions, people listened. Here's how Stephen Hawking thought the world would end.
Read MoreFrom its unpretentious beginnings as a traveling exhibition, Madame Tussaud's waxworks grew into an empire built on severed heads and celebrity selfies.
Read MoreGetting old happens to everyone. But some rock stars don't just look older, they look unrecognizable. These rock stars look nothing like when they were young.
Read MoreTom Petty's loss was a devastating, unforeseen surprise that saddened the music world. This is what Tom Petty's final 12 months were like.
Read MoreThe Bible's Queen Esther has had a recent surge in popularity, even outside of Purim. Here are some weird things you didn't know about Queen Esther.
Read MoreWhy do cows really moo? We answer that question and give you a ton of other cool cow facts.
Read MoreFrom Lance Armstrong's doping scandal to Larry Nassar's sex abuse case, the sports world has had its share of infamous moments. Here are some of the biggest.
Read MoreFossils capture the imagination, giving us a glimpse into the past. While many mysterious fossils have been explained away by now, a few remain a total enigma.
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