The Most Unique Festivals Around The World
From Mexico's Night of the Radishes to Thailand's monkey banquet and Florida's Underwater Music Festival, here are some of the world's most unique festivals.
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Ancient Medicine That Did More Harm Than Good
People have been getting ill since the dawn of human history. Some cures have lived on for centuries, while others killed those they were supposed to cure.
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Messed Up True Stories From The Cecil Hotel
The Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles has since its opening a long and sordid past that includes suicides, murders, and serial killers.
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The Most Disturbing Part Of Pompeii's Destruction Isn't What You Think
While Pompeii's destruction was awful and tragic, the lack of warning wasn't the worst part.
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12 Best Leonardo Da Vinci Inventions
Leonardo da Vinci invented many creations that were ahead of their time. Here are a few of the best concepts and inventions from the Italian genius.
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The Untold Truth Of Samson And Delilah
There's more to the biblical story than betrayal and a haircut. Here's what really happened with Samson and Delilah.
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The Real Reason Diamonds Are So Expensive
Per the International Gem Society, only in the last century have diamonds been pedestaled as the epitome of luxury.
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These Are The Saddest Phrases In The English Language
Come along on a linguistic adventure through the origins of the saddest phrases in the English language.
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What It Was Really Like Being An Old-Timey Chimney Sweep
The life of an old-timey chimney sweep was far from easy. With apprenticeships starting at a young age, the profession involved heights and risks.
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How Much Money Did Richard Branson Earn During The Pandemic?
Many of the richest people in the world became richer thanks to COVID-19. Here's how Much Money Richard Branson earned during the pandemic.
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The Worst Election Day In United States History Was 100 Years Ago
One of the most horrific and brutal outcomes of the KKK's efforts of voter intimidation and suppression occurred in 1920 in Ocoee, Florida.
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The Wicked Bible Only Exists Because Of This Tiny Mistake
A missing word during printing resulted in The Wicked Bible, which commanded Catholics to commit adultery.
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Who Was The Last Recorded Sin-Eater?
Sin-eaters were hired to absorb the sins of the dead, and the last recorded sin-eater died in 1906.
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This Was The Most Popular Pastime On Alcatraz
Inmates in Alcatraz had little time for recreational activities, and their favorite pastime was softball.
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What Happened To Mr. Potato Head?
Mr. Potato Head went from a simple spud to one of the stars in "Toy Story."
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The Untold Truth Of Abolitionist Tunis G. Campbell
African American Reconstruction Era abolitionist Tunis G. Campbell accomplished more in a few years than most people can in an entire lifetime.
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Ways Your Cell Phone Company Is Scamming You
Cell phone bills are seemingly more consumer-friendly and transparent these days, but there are still many ways cell companies could be ripping you off.
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What It Was Really Like Being A Bootlegger During Prohibition
The term bootlegger can be used for anyone who produced, transported, or sold liquor during Prohibition. Discover what it was like to break the law for a drink.
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The Untold Truth Of Jesus
Jesus is both a religious figure and a rea, historical person from the first century. This is the untold truth of Jesus.
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The Stories Behind The Worst Royal Nicknames
Not all royal nicknames are flattering. A good number of monarchs are remembered for notable physical and personal traits.
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The Truth About The Deadly Vaal Reefs Tragedy
The mining industry has seen many accidents, and one of the deadliest disasters in history happened in 1995 at the Vaal Reefs in South Africa.
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The Oldest Buildings Still In Use Today
Amazingly, some buildings from the really, really olden days are still around and functioning today, as churches, museums, lighthouses, and more.
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The Tragic True Story Of The 1948 Palestinian Displacement
For many Palestinians, al-Nakba not only refers to the forced expulsion from 1947 to 1949 but evokes the entire history of Palestinian displacement.
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The Sad Truth About Franklin And Eleanor Roosevelt's Marriage
While Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were married for 40 years and had a strong partnership in political matters, their marriage was anything but.
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The 2,000-Year-Old Skin Cream Discovered In An Ancient Roman Temple
A tin pot of skin cream from about 2,000 years ago was found in what was once the London province of Britannia, in the small riverside town of Londinesi.
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What Are Steve Jobs' Children Up To Now?
One of the most controversial and talked-about business pioneers of the last few decades has been Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
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The Notorious Serial Killer With Ties To The 1893 World's Fair
The 1893 World's Fair attracted countless visitors from all over the world, and it may have even helped a serial killer find victims.
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