Five Strange Meals People Ate During The Great Depression
Comfort foods are maybe not the best long-term coping strategy for depression — or, for that matter, Great Depression.
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Olympics: The Brief History Of Art Competitions At The Games
In the first half of the 20th century, the Olympics weren't just dedicated to athletic excellence -- Olympic art competitions celebrated artists, too.
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The Mysterious 2016 Disappearance Of Lashaya Stine
Leads in the mysterious 2016 disappearance of Lashaya Stine have only led to dead ends, but her family thinks she's being held by human traffickers.
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Estero: The Failed Hollow Earth Utopia Of Florida
Estero: the failed Hollow Earth utopia of Florida was an effort to create a new kind of community -- the kind that some may consider a cult.
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Huge Moments In The '90s We've All Forgotten About
There are some stories that define the 1990s, but there are also some huge events that many of us have forgotten about today. Here's a refresher course.
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The Biggest Fines In Sports History
If pro athletes mess up, they often get fined. Big fines hit big athletes in their wallets. Here are some of the biggest fines ever levied in sports history.
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How Rollerskating Sparked A Sexual Revolution
Rollerskating became popular during the strict and prudish Victorian Era and offered young people freedom. Here's how rollerskating sparked a sexual revolution.
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The Messed Up History Of The First Persian Empire
Arguably the most powerful empire of all time was the first Persian Empire, also known as the Achaemenid Empire. This is its messed up history.
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The Wild Story Of The New England Gold Hoax Of 1898
In the late 19th century, a disillusioned minister named Prescott Jernegan convinced hundreds of investors that he could extract gold from seawater.
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Inside The Relationship Between Mahatma Gandhi And Meher Baba
Meher Baba, an Indian spiritual master, and Mahatma Gandhi, had a very special relationship based in ideological exchange. Here's how it started.
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Battle Of Iwo Jima Stories You May Not Have Heard Before
The Battle of Iwo Jima is known for the iconic flag-raising photo snapped at its end. But these are the battle stories you may not have heard of before.
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The Troubling Online History Of Idaho Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger
The troubling online history of murder suspect Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students.
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How Massive Ice Age Era Floods Sculpted The State Of Washington
The Ice Age greatly impacted the way our world looks today. Here's how one massive Ice Age flood sculpted the state of Washington.
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Etta James' Relationship With Malcolm X Explained
Singer Etta James' life was rough around the edges, but for a time she turned to the Nation of Islam and took inspiration from Malcolm X.
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Famous People Who Are Buried In Unmarked Graves
Spending their lives cultivating fame can get tiring for celebrities, who are often ready to be left alone. Here are famous people buried in unmarked graves.
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The Last Meals Of These Famous Figures
Knowing what famous people ate before they died is a fascinating and intimate look into what were quiet, contemplative, joyful, and terrifying moments.
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The Truth About Black Sunday In The 1930s
In the 1930s, when a bad drought hit the plains, their wheat crops couldn't grow, the topsoil was depleted and dehydrated, and people became desperate for rain.
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A Postcard From France Led To The Invention Of The Underwear We Now Call Briefs
Underwear styles have come and gone over time. One pervading style, the briefs, is here to stay, and here's how a French postcard led to their invention.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Colin Powell
On October 18, 2021, the world said goodbye to U.S. general, statesman, public figure, and young person's mentor, Colin Powell. He was 84.
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What Happens When An Atomic Bomb Goes Off Underwater?
Today, we have a much more accurate idea of what happens when an atomic bomb plummets deep into a large body of water, and it's certainly nothing to celebrate.
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Things Found At The Bottom Of The Baltic Sea
Shipwrecks hold a certain morbid fascination for many people -- what happened, and why, and how many, and when? The bottom of the Baltic Sea holds its share.
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Here's Why Americans Once Used Corn Cobs For Toilet Paper
Human latrine behavior has changed dramatically over the centuries. One, thankfully past, form of cleaning the backside involved a corn cob, and here's why.
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Why John Kennedy's Assassination Contributed To David Crosby Leaving The Byrds
David Crosby had a firm belief about the John F. Kennedy assassination.
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What Life Was Like For Saloon Girls In The Wild West
Hollywood saloon girls versus the real deal are quite different. Here's what life was like for saloon girls in the Wild West.
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The Shocking Myth Surrounding The Birth Of Cyrus The Great
Ancient stories can seem brutal, but the shocking myth surrounding the birth of Cyrus the Great and the aftermath is particularly harsh.
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar's Scary Experience That Made Him Feel Like He Was 'Stepping Into A War Movie'
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the NBA's all-time great basketball players, was shaped by his scary experience during the 1960s Harlem protests.
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The Story Behind The Fender Stratocaster Guitar
The "Strat" is one of the most iconic and influential musical instruments ever designed. Here's the story behind the Fender Stratocaster guitar.
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