The Truth About The Prince Once Recruited To Be America's King
Before George Washington became the nation's first president, there was a purported plan to turn the U.S. into a monarchy. It was called the Prussian scheme.
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Winston Churchill's Unexpected Connection To The First Use Of OMG
Abbreviated phrases or sentences, wee images to indicate something emotional -- all the stuff of modern digital communication, but not necessarily new.
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Jim Thorpe Is Finally Getting The Recognition He Deserves 110 Years Later
Jim Thorpe is widely considered the finest, most broadly gifted athlete of the 20th century. Finally, his two 1912 Olympic gold medals are being restored.
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Why The Burning Of The HMS Gaspee Was A Defining Moment Of The American Revolution
The build-up to the Revolutionary War had been going on for a decade before actual combat broke out. Here's how the burning of the HMS Gaspee played a role.
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Woodstock 1969 Came Very Close To A Horrifying Mass Electrocution
Woodstock in 1969 is known as the musical event of the century, but it almost turned into a mass electrocution. Here's how Woodstock almost turned deadly.
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The Heart-Wrenching Death Of Ivana Trump
On July 14, 2022, it was announced that Ivana Trump, the ex-wife of former United States President Donald Trump, died at the age of 73. Here's the story.
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The Controversial History Of D.A.R.E.
The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program had many supporters, but also a questionable track record. This is the controversial history of D.A.R.E.
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Fritz Kolbe: The German Diplomat Who Spied For The Allies In WWII
In Nazi Germany, there were some who tried to stand up to Adolf Hitler. This is the story of Fritz Kolbe, the German diplomat who spied for the Allies in WWII.
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The Real Reason Woody Guthrie Wrote This Land Is Your Land
Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land" is a staple song in patriotic school performances, but its original lyrics were critical of some aspects of the U.S.
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Secret Van Gogh Painting Shakes Up The Art World
Vincent Van Gogh's catalog is still increasing to this day thanks to a recent discovery of a hidden Van Gogh self-portrait.
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Inside The Preventable 1975 Banqiao Dam Failure In China
In 1975, Typhoon Nina rolled into mainland China, bringing with it huge amounts of rain. Here's the story of the preventable 1975 Banqiao dam failure.
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The Phrase Meeting A Deadline Has A Much More Violent Origin Than You Thought
Deadlines — as we know them now — are part of daily life for most people, but the word originated from a gruesome practice during the American Civil War.
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Behind The Lindsey Buckingham Song That Expressed His Anger Toward Stevie Nicks
Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way" sounds upbeat, but its lyrics came from a place of anger toward Stevie Nicks, and she took offense to one line in particular.
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Larry Flynt's Unexpected Connection To President Jimmy Carter's Sister
Larry Flynt is known for being a publisher at the helm of magazines like Hustler, and for peddling smut. He also had an unexpected connection to Jimmy Carter.
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Japanese Americans Who Resisted Internment During WWII
Japanese Americans who resisted internment during WWII faced many challenges. Here are the stories of a few of those brave individuals.
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What Really Happens If You Kill A Bald Eagle?
Bald eagles are the U.S. national bird and were once near to extinction due to environmental factors. Laws put in place to protect the birds still exist.
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1950s Retail Stores At Disneyland Were A Lot Different Than They Are Today
Disneyland looks a lot different today than it did in 1950, partly due to the retail stores available in the park. These were some of the stores back then.
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What Was Sara Weaver's Life Like After The Ruby Ridge Standoff?
During the siege, 16-year-old Sara Weaver stood within feet of her mother as she was struck by a sniper's bullet. Here's her life after the Ruby Ridge standoff.
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Who Is Gotabaya Rajapaksa, The Ousted President Of Sri Lanka?
What is now the nation of Sri Lanka has over 2,500 years of recorded history, but few of those years are as turbulent as recent events that are unfolding.
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The Most Spectacular Shipwreck Treasures Ever Found
The lure of sunken treasure has been part of human nature as long as ships have plied the seas. Here are the most spectacular shipwreck treasures ever found.
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Here's How Ancient Goths Are Connected To Modern-Day Goths
How is it possible that goth is both a person in black makeup listening to Bauhaus and the Germanic tribes who attacked Rome? Let's find out.
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The Size Of These Hammerhead Sharks Will Keep You From The Water
Hammerhead sharks may look like the stuff of nightmares but they are relatively harmless. However, they can get grow to enormous lengths and become very scary.
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The Truth About The Man Who Commissioned A Park Of Monsters
Tucked away in the Italian town of Bomarzo is an overgrown garden on monstrous delights with an unusual story.
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The History Of Cartography In Ancient China Explained
From China came some of the oldest and most advanced ancient maps. From legend to modernity, here is the history of cartography in ancient China explained.
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Robots Have Been Used For Longer Than You Might Think
Robots: not just for sci-fi anymore. Whether a self-driving car, a 3D printer, or a vacuum cleaner, robotics are part of modern life -- and ancient as well.
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The Chilling Death Of Cindy James Is Still A Mystery
On June 8, 1989, a woman's body was found outside an abandoned home in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Here's the chilling death of Cindy James.
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Which 5 Cities Are Located On 2 Continents?
It seems that cities and towns, big and small, have at least one claim to unique fame, but not many can boast of boundaries spanning continents. Plural.
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