The Staggering Amount Of Alcohol The Founding Fathers Drank
When the "Founding Fathers" weren't revolting against British rule, they were doing what under current societal norms would qualify as some very heavy drinking.
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A Look At The Smallest Children's Book Inside The Library Of Congress
One artifact is the former Guinness World Record holder for the smallest children's book in the world -- it's also the smallest printed book in the world.
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Why The Nostradamus Kennedy Assassination Prediction Falls Flat
The prophecies of Nostradamus have been intriguing readers, both believers and skeptics, for hundreds of years. Interpretations of his writing vary wildly.
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The Dark Origins Of The Grim Reaper
No two people share the same life experiences. But there's one thing that ties everyone and everything together, though, and that's death.
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The Messed Up History Of SARS
During the SARS outbreak that ended in 2003, more than 8,000 people had become sick, with 774 deaths.
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What Really Happened During The Kazakh Catastrophe?
Too often, misguided, punitive government policies combine with environmental factors to produce catastrophic results for a specific population.
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Comparing The Three Mile Island Meltdown To The Chernobyl Disaster
Every form of energy production has its drawbacks, but few raise quite the concerns aimed at nuclear power plants like Chernobyl and Three Mile Island.
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The Surprising True Story Of The Native American Confederate General
Like many children in planter class families, Watie had been baptized, received a Western-style education from Christian missionaries, and grew up bilingual.
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The Guinness World Record Involving An iPad You Could Probably Beat
Many of the challenges listed in the Guinness World Records can be surpassed with a little ingenuity -- for instance, putting the most spoons on your body.
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The Untold Truth Of The US Public Health Service
Besides the six branches of our military, there is a unit of commissioned officers dedicated to public health: the United States Public Health Service (USPHS).
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Your Nativity Scene Probably Isn't Accurate. Here's Why
Toward the end of the year, nativity scenes start to appear, in homes, in public displays. There's good evidence to suggest that they might not be accurate.
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The Strange Fate Of Mary Magdalene's Skull
If so little is known of Mary Magdalene, and so much of what's known is disinformation, why does a church in France claim to have her skull under glass?
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The Miracle Of The Loretto Chapel Staircase Explained
We've all had those moments: We look at something that's designed, constructed, and boggling the mind with its intricacy, asking, "How did they do that?"
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The Unexpected Star Of The Queen's Funeral Wasn't Even A Royal
Despite the countless high profile guests at Queen Elizabeth's funeral, the breakout star wasn't even a royal, but was a young member of the choir.
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The Tragic Real-Life History Of The LA Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers, among the most successful franchises in sports history, have also been one of the most tumultuous. A look at their tragic past.
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The Worst Genocides In History
Genocides, coordinated acts of violence to wipe out a group, have occurred across the world. Ordered by death toll, here are the worst genocides in history.
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The Worst Maritime Disaster In United States History
After having survived being POWs in the Civil War, tragically, hundreds of soldiers ended up taking their last breath on a steamboat on the Mississippi River.
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Things You Get Wrong About Adam And Eve
You can't get much more basic than Adam and Eve, but some people still get quite a lot wrong about the pair. So, what really happened to Adam and Eve?
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Times Lip Readers Revealed Huge Royal Secrets
When royals are talking, the cameras are rolling, and the lip readers? They're ready and waiting to catch some juicy gossip or big secret.
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What Is Yule And How Is It Celebrated?
When asked to describe Yule most people will likely say that it is another name for either Christmas, the holiday season as a whole, or a luscious holiday cake.
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Messed Up Things That Actually Happened On The Oregon Trail
These messed up things really happened on the Oregon Trail. Heads up: it's a lot worse than the video game prepared you for.
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Why People Said 'Prunes' Instead Of 'Cheese' While Taking Pictures In The 19th Century
Britain's first portrait photographer told his subjects to say 'prunes' when he took their photos.
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Super Rich People Who Are Still Missing To This Day
Sometimes circumstances are incredibly shady, and sometimes, they're never seen or heard from again ... like these super-rich people who just sort of vanished.
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Supposedly Dangerous Places That Are Totally Fine To Visit
The world is dangerous! There are wars and stuff. But the world is also complex, and some of the most notoriously dangerous places are safe if you do it right.
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Tales Of The Most Helpful Ghosts From Around The World
While seeing a ghost can be frightening, it might want to help you or keep you from harm. Stories abound worldwide about such friendly and helpful spirits
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The Crazy History Of Bog Bodies
Bog bodies are embalmed in a mummification process that preserves them in great detail. Here's what secrets they've revealed and who they may have been in life.
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The Disastrous History Of Legos
Every kid loves Lego, but not fate, which explains the series of misfortunes that have plagued Lego since 1924. Read on for the disastrous history of Legos.
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