The 300-Year History Of Japan's High-Speed Float Festival
Japan hosts a high-speed float festival every year in the city of Osaka. This is the 300-year history of the event and why it's held.
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Why Chimney Sweeps Are Considered Lucky
Chimney sweeps are considered lucky because one once saved King George III from being thrown off his horse, and the king declared them lucky.
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Gold Rushes You Didn't Learn About In School
"Gold rush" might call to mind the one in California in 1849, but there were many more. Here are some gold rushes you probably didn't learn about in school.
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Why The Cherokee Nation Might Finally Get A Congressional Seat
It's no secret that numerous treaties between Native Americans and the U.S. government went unfulfilled. The Cherokee Nation is working to change one point.
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Why Only The Upper Half Of The Deceased Is Usually Shown For An Open Casket Viewing
Half-couch caskets, which have two lid openings, are more common than full-couch caskets.
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The Controversial History Of Europe's Longest Bridge
The Crimean Bridge, the longest bridge in Europe, has a controversial history that predates the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here's why it's important.
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A 4,000-Year-Old Writing System That Finally Makes Sense To Scholars
The Elamite language, dating back four or five thousand years, finally makes sense to language scholars. Here's how they uncovered its secrets.
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Who The Kings On Playing Cards Are Said To Represent
Few people know that for many years, the four kings included in the deck were also named after famous historical figures, with names printed alongside them.
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Survival Tips Should You Find Yourself In The Middle Of A Crowd Crush
Crowd crushes happen at concerts, religious observances, and sporting events, among other situations that draw large crowds. Here are some survival tips.
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Jimi Hendrix's Heartbreaking Last Words Left On His Manager's Answering Machine
Jimi Hendrix's heartbreaking last words left on his manager's answering machine only leave unanswered questions surrounding Hendrix's final days.
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The Botched Eye Surgery That Left Johann Sebastian Bach Blind
Johann Sebastian Bach is widely regarded as a unique musical genius, a man who composed works that continue to amaze centuries later -- until he was blinded.
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Who Wrote The Pledge Of Allegiance?
The Pledge of Allegiance is a bit of prose that most U.S. schoolchildren learn by heart, recited to start the classroom day. Who penned the pledge?
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In Bulgaria, You Can Bungee Jump To Look At The 'Eyes Of God'
If you're the sort who enjoys flinging themselves off heights, with faith in a bungee cord, Bulgaria offers a bit of landscape known as the Eyes of God.
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The Legend Of Gyanganj: The Himalayas' Ancient City Of Immortals
The legend of Gyanganj: The Himalayas' ancient city of immortals says that there is such a place on Earth, but it may just be a state of mind.
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The Medieval Crusades Timeline Explained
For three centuries, Western Europe sent various military forces to try and stop an expanding Muslim empire. Here's a brief history of the Crusades.
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The History Of The National Parks Service Emblem Explained
The National Parks Service emblem went through several versions before it looked like the one we know today. Here is the emblem's history, explained.
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Why Metallica's Antarctica Show Changed Music History Forever
Antarctica is the last place you'd expect to see a metal concert, but Metallica actually performed there, becoming the first band to play on every continent.
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Archeologists In Turkey May Have Discovered The Grave Of Santa Claus
Santa Claus has long been considered legendary, but archaeologists in Turkey may have discovered his actual grave. Here's what they found.
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This Is Where Mark Twain Is Buried
There's a trend in regard to the remains of the deceased -- cremation, then scattering the ashes, making it hard for future generations to pay their respects.
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The Unusual Way A Record-Breaking Fish Had To Be Weighed
When it comes to setting and breaking records, size is one factor that's important, particularly in regard to wildlife, both land-based and aquatic.
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Things You Get Wrong About The Salem Witch Trials
They happened over 300 years ago, yet the Salem witch trials still haunt the imagination. Yet multiple misconceptions abound, some of which are listed below.
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Does Paul Revere's Home Still Exist?
Paul Revere is well-remembered (if occasionally inaccurately) as an important figure in the American Revolution, a dynamic individual in 18th-century Boston.
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Who Was The Real J.C. Penney?
The J.C. Penney department store was once a beacon of the American shopping experience. But who was the real J.C. Penney? Let's take a look.
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The Most Controversial Postage Stamps Ever
Many countries have released stamps that offended their own citizens or ruffled international feathers. These are the most controversial postage stamps ever.
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The Seven Hills Of Ancient Rome Explained
The seven hills of Rome form the foundation of Rome, with legend and history linking the city's founding and subsequent rise to these geographical markers.
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The Story Of The The Deadliest Soccer Match In History, Peru Vs. Argentina In 1964
In the U.S., fan violence at sporting matches is generally limited to vandalism. Outside of North America, however, things can be a bit different.
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Here's Why Lyndon B Johnson Lifted His Beagles By The Ears
President Lyndon Johnson used to lift his beagles by the ears, sparking outrage amongst animal rights activists. Here's why he did it, and whether it's right.
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