Meet Duane Hansen: The Nebraska Man Who Set Sail In A Pumpkin
All manner of material has been used over the millennia to create watercraft, for transportation of people and goods. In Nebraska, it recently meant a pumpkin.
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The Sad Reason The University Of Alabama Expelled Its First Black Student In 1956
The University of Alabama expelled its first black student in 1956, and the reasons are extremely sad. Here's why the student was expelled.
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JFK's Assassination Wasn't The Only One Lee Harvey Oswald Was Linked To
JFK's assassination wasn't the only one Lee Harvey Oswald was linked to. The former marine also had his sights set on another high-ranking official.
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The Gruesome History Of The Puritan Massacre At Ulster
The gruesome Puritan Massacre at Ulster in 1641 set the stage for centuries of dysfunctional Anglo-Irish relations. Here's everything you need to know.
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The Real Reason Jewish People Tear Their Clothes After A Death
Grief is a universal experience but how it's processed is not. Here is the real reason that Jewish people tear their clothes after the death of a loved one.
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Where The Phrase Pass With Flying Colors Really Comes From
The phrase "pass with flying colors" is common in everyday vernacular, but where did it come from? Here's where the popular phrase originates.
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The Teenage WWI Soldier Who Was Literally Saved By The Bible
A teenage soldier in World War I named Leonard Knight was saved from a German bullet by a small pocket Bible, which stopped the bullet in its tracks.
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What Mikhail Gorbachev's Soviet Union Was Really Like
While Americans and Europeans tout Mikhail Gorbachev as a hero, Russian views are less positive. This is what Mikhail Gorbachev's Soviet Union was really like.
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The Violent 1835 Execution Of Saint Joseph Marchand
In 1835, the emperor of Vietnam, Minh Mạng ordered Joseph Marchand, a 32-year-old priest and missionary, to die by a painfully slow form of execution.
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The Real Reason Clocks Were Invented
While a recognizable calendar system has remained almost unchanged for nearly two millennia, you can't say the same about the way we measure the time of day.
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Keeping Soldiers Cool In The Middle East Cost The US Military A Whopping Amount
Troops stationed in hot areas like Iraq and Afghanistan have historically needed to have access to air conditioning and it costs a lot of money.
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This Unique Canary Island Beach Will Make You Hungry For Some Popcorn
Sometimes a site's popularity can be a good thing -- a boost to the local economy, for instance. Other times, popularity results in diminishing a site's appeal.
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The Tragic 1962 Death Of Joseph Stalin's Son, Vasily Stalin
Even world leaders are still human beings, and some have formed family relationships on their way to power, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin among them.
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The True Story Of The Russian Reindeer Who Lived On A British Submarine For 6 Weeks
World War II affected much of life on Earth, some in unexpected ways, including the Russian reindeer who lived on a British submarine for six weeks. True story.
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Two Boys Uncovered Confederate Treasure In An Unlikely Place
It's the stuff dreams are made of: Two teenagers, digging a hole in an abandoned house during the Great Depression, find something much better than dirt.
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The Annual Hindu And Jain Festival Akshaya Tritiya Explained
Many diverse religious traditions include special holidays or feasts, commemorations of important spiritual events or moments, observed through the ages.
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The 17th-Century Tulip Mania Financial Crash Explained
There have been numerous financial market bubbles that eventually burst, resulting in widespread economic misfortune. Should that list include tulip mania?
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The Vintage Biscuit That Once Pulled Over $20,000 At Auction
Sometimes a slice of wedding cake ends up in a couple's freezer, to be thawed on an anniversary or two. That's one preserved memory involving baked goods.
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The Stats On Drug Overdose Deaths In California Are Worse Than You Realize
All places in America are facing a crisis of monumental proportions regarding drug overdose deaths. However, California's statics are worse than you may think.
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The Staggering Number Of Deaths Caused By Mass Shootings In Texas Since 2018
Mass shootings in Texas have spiked at three different points since 2018, with Texas seeing its latest increase in incidents in the spring and summer of 2022.
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The Controversial History Depicted On The Science Hall's Triptych At West Point
In the Naming Commission's new report on "Confederate assets" at military bases, it included a bronze triptych at West Point, which has been there since 1965.
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Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes Had A Gruesome Reason For Amputating His Own Fingertips
People who engage in extreme physical challenges -- polar travel, for instance -- often have to make difficult choices in order to survive the experience.
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Beau Brummell And King George IV's Relationship Could Not Survive A Joke
There was a time when the name Beau Brummell not only stood for fashion sense, but connection to society's movers and shakers, like the Prince of Wales.
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What Caused Bill Gates And Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen To Stop Speaking For A Year?
Bill Gates and Paul Allen, co-founders of Microsoft, once had a rift that caused them to stop speaking for a year. Here's what happened.
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Here's What Really Happened To The Missing Half Of The Colosseum
Just as the Sphinx in Egypt is missing its nose, other structures have descended to present times missing significant portions of their original construction.
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This Valuable Watch Belonging To Adolf Hitler Was Looted By A French Soldier
A watch that belonged to Adolf Hitler recently sold at auction for a high price. Here is more about the watch itself and the French soldier that looted it.
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What Were Kirk Douglas' Last Words?
Legendary actor Kirk Douglas had some choice last words before his death. Instead of imparting profound wisdom, he voiced support for a presidential candidate.
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