An Australian's Generosity Might Change Your Mind About Giving Blood
In Australia, one man has gotten more familiar than most with the juice boxes and crackers served up at blood donation centers.
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The US Assassination Of Al-Qaeda's Leader In Kabul Was Essential As Part Of Their Military Strategy
The war in Afghanistan raged for 20 years, with the U.S. fighting terrorist forces. Here is why the assassination of al-Qaeda's leader was considered necessary.
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The Tragic 1999 Death Of John F. Kennedy Jr. Explained
But tragedy followed John F. Kennedy Jr,, starting just before his third birthday, when his father was assassinated, and ending with his early death in 1999.
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Inside The Story Of The Austro-Hungarian Double Agent Who Took Down The Empire
Some believe that largely due to Redl's influence, he ultimately brought about the downfall of the Austro-Hungarian empire.
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The Frisky Fable Of Raphael's Death
The High Renaissance painter Raphael was prolific in more ways than one.
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How Long Is The Talmud?
The central text of Judaism is, without doubt, the Talmud. Just how long is it?
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John Wilkes Booth Wasn't The Only Actor In The Family
John Wilkes Booth is probably the most well-known of the Booth clan. What many don't know is that he came from a prominent family, and had a famous sibling.
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The Sad Truth About The First Place Albert Woodfox Visited After His Prison Release
Albert Woodfox, a former inmate who spent more than four decades in solitary confinement and recently died, wanted to visit one specific place when freed.
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What Happened To Hitler's Personal Physician?
Rank has its privileges, and perhaps especially so when the life of a brutal dictator is at stake, requiring constant, personal medical supervision.
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How The Tham Luang Cave Rescue Turned Into A PR Nightmare For Elon Musk
What at first seemed like a commendable gesture on Elon Musk's part soon turned into a PR nightmare for the Tesla Motors and SpaceX executive.
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The Texas Killing Fields Explained
Beginning in the early 1970s, this remote area was the site of multiple disappearances and murders. This is the Texas Killing Fields explained.
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The Complete History Of Mars Exploration Explained
Since humans have looked up to the cosmos, Mars has been an object of fascination. As technology has improved, the planet's secrets have slowly become revealed.
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The Surprisingly Long History Of Bowling Explained
Bowling, or the art of knocking down pins with a heavy ball, is one of the most cherished of American pastimes. Here's its surprisingly long history.
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What Americans Might Not Know About Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter's public image as an honest peanut farmer-turned-statesman who builds homes for the homeless ignores his many contradictions and complications.
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What The Bible Said Jonah's Life Was Like After Being Swallowed By The Whale
Even non-religious people probably know the harrowing Biblical saga of Jonah and the whale. What was his life like after being swallowed by the giant creature?
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Why Emmett Till's Accuser Claims She Is A Victim Too
An unpublished memoir from Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman at the center of the controversial 1955 Emmett Till murder case, offers crucial insight.
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This Was The IRA's Only Attack On U.S. Soil
The shooting of Irish immigrant Patrick Joseph "Cruxy" O'Connor in 1922 represents the only Irish Republican Army (IRA) attack to occur in the United States.
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Who Experts Think Could Become The New Leader Of Al-Qaeda
International organizations, no matter their purpose, require leadership of some kind. Analysts now speculate about future leadership of al-Qaeda.
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How MGM Resorts Continue To Dominate Almost Every Other Vegas Casino In 2022
MGM Resorts lead other Vegas casinos in terms of foot traffic — here's why.
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How Priceless Artifacts From A 350-Year-Old Spanish Shipwreck Might Reveal The Vessel's Fate
In the summer of 2022, priceless artifacts from a 350-year-old Spanish shipwreck were discovered. They might help reveal the fate of the vessel.
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Have We Been Calling Machu Picchu By The Wrong Name This Whole Time?
History is full of stories of a explorer "discovering" a place whose existence was common knowledge to the local population -- and then naming the "discovery."
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How The Sewing Machine Changed History Forever
The impact of the sewing machine goes far beyond just saving some effort when making clothes. Here's how the sewing machine changed history forever.
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Famous Deaths Predicted Before They Happened
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day, and celebrities can attract very morbid speculations. These are some famous deaths predicted before they happened.
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Nichelle Nichols' Tragic Connection To The Heaven's Gate Cult
Nichelle Nichols' brother, Thomas, was a member of the Heaven's Gate cult.
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The Origins Of The Unique Accent Heard Only On A Small Virginia Island
The residents of Tangier Island in Virginia speak a distinct dialect that is entirely unique to the island. These are the origins of the accent.
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Who Was Margherita Sarfatti, Benito Mussolini's Mistress?
Behind every man is a powerful woman — or so the old cliche goes. In Benito Mussolini's case, there were many women behind him. One was Margherita Sarfatti.
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Ivana Trump's Final Resting Place Is Not Where You'd Expect
Ivana Trump died on July 14, 2022, in New York but her burial place is not the usual plot. Here's what you need to know about where Ivana Trump is buried.
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