The Life Of Typhoid Mary Was Worse Than You Thought
Mary Mallon, aka the infamous "Typhoid Mary," was vilified simply for asymptomatically carrying a deadly disease, but her life was even worse than you thought.
Read MoreMary Mallon, aka the infamous "Typhoid Mary," was vilified simply for asymptomatically carrying a deadly disease, but her life was even worse than you thought.
Read MoreSEAL Team Six rose into public consciousness after it conducted Operation Neptune Spear, killing Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in 2011.
Read MoreDespite well over a century of rigorous study into the devastating conflict, there are still a few things about the American Civil War that don't make sense.
Read MorePresident Biden offered clemency to a record number of imprisoned people in 2024. Here are the five times in history inmates have refused the offer.
Read MoreSince the 1970s, the painted faces of rock band KISS have been a metal icon as much as their songs, but behind the makeup lurks a darker, messed-up reality.
Read MoreSometimes the warning signs of infamous disasters were clear to see before the event, and if heeded rather than being ignored, could have saved countless lives.
Read MoreWeird laws are everywhere, and there's one thing that's illegal to toss out of windows in Baltimore, Maryland. It's probably not what you think.
Read MoreButch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are remembered as Wild West outlaws, but a lot of what we believe about them may be based on lies or legend.
Read MoreThroughout history, humans have devised some uniquely awful ways to punish supposed wrongdoers. Here are some of worst we've come up with so far.
Read MoreSometimes, a law makes you scratch your head. In Colorado, there's one day of the week you're banned from buying cars - but there's a reason.
Read MoreArnold Schwarzenegger was one of the biggest movie stars in the world for a time, but before that, he was a successful bodybuilder in his own right.
Read MoreIt's safe to say President Jimmy Carter touched countless lives, even long after he left the White House.
Read MoreJimmy Carter was 52 in 1977 when he was sworn in as the 39th president.
Read MoreFor only the third time in U.S. history, there are five former U.S. presidents alive at the same time (as of February 2023). Here's who they are.
Read MoreJimmy Carter's burial location has a special connection to everything he loved in life.
Read MoreThe United States said goodbye to its oldest living president, President Jimmy Carter, who served as commander-in-chief from 1977 to 1981.
Read MoreThe Bermuda Triangle has long had a strange history, and while the treacherous ocean area claimed numerous vessels, many people onboard were never found again.
Read MoreKrishna Venta led the bizarre California cult, Fountain of the World. Charles Manson spent time with the group, taking inspiration from the leader's teachings.
Read MoreJesus' birthday is celebrated on December 25, but his birthday might have actually been on a completely different date. Here's when Jesus may have been born.
Read MoreWhile World War I was bad, World War II eventually became the deadliest conflict in history. It was also the most expensive war ever fought.
Read MoreJohn F. Kennedy's final year in office is often overshadowed by his assassination, but his work as president continued until his final days.
Read MoreThe bizarre South Carolina law that bans one activity after midnight stems from the prominent role of Christianity in the state's early inception.
Read MoreDonald and Melania Trump's marriage has faced more scrutiny than most, and the constant publicity has birthed some pretty outrageous conspiracy theories.
Read MoreThe American Revolutionary War has since created myths and legends, but even under scrutiny, some things about the conflict still don't make sense.
Read MoreThe Cold War begat a number of proxy wars, and while perhaps not as famous as the Vietnam War, the earlier Korean War was far worse than you might think.
Read MoreAll across the United States, there are some pretty bizarre laws that might leave you scratching your head. Michigan has one for pants that fits the bill.
Read MoreWe may never know the fates of these gangsters who disappeared and were never found, but it's safe to say most of them did not meet a pleasant end.
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