Mark Twain Truly Hated The Writings Of A Celebrated English Author
Mark Twain wasn't a huge fan of some other famous authors, including Jane Austen and James Feninmore Cooper. Here's why he hated the writings of Austen.
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What Living In New York City 100 Years Ago Was Really Like
A century ago, New York City was, like now, a buzzing mass of extremes and contradictions. Here is what living in New York City 100 years ago was really like.
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14 Popular Products That Came From Military Research
Military research has given us products and processes that improve our standard of living. Let's take a look at some of them, from the quirky to the useful.
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The Pagan Origins Of The Infamous Nazi Black Sun Symbol
The Nazi party was famously influenced by the mystical and the occult. Even the infamous Nazi Black Sun symbol has pagan origins.
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The One Reason Putin Is Not A Fan Of NATO
Beginning in February 2022, the war between Russia and Ukraine took over headlines across the world. Here's the one reason Vladimir Putin is not a fan of NATO.
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Three Saints So Far Were Born In The United States
If the subject of saints comes up -- official, Catholic saints -- there seems to be a majority of individuals from around the globe. What about the U.S.A.?
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The Baton Rouge Killer Had A Seriously Messed Up Childhood
The Baton Rouge killer, Derrick Todd Lee, had a seriously messed up childhood that in hindsight showed signs of the violent adult he became.
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Neil Armstrong's Death May Have Been A Horrible Mistake
Neil Armstrong is perhaps the world's most famous astronaut, and he died after heart complications. Many believe that his death was a mistake by the hospital.
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Why Nazi Germany Banned The Novel All Quiet On The Western Front
Censorship was a pillar of Nazi Germany, with the government banning many books and movies. Here's why the novel "All Quiet on the Western Front" was banned.
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Led Zeppelin's Four Symbols Had Origins In The Occult
It may come as no surprise that Led Zeppelin's four symbols had origins in the occult, but here is why the members chose each symbol.
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Inside The Gruesome European Sport That Involved Throwing Foxes
Even though many sports today have evolved over time some have faded into obscurity. Thankfully, due to its brutal nature, fox tossing was one of those.
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The Truth About The Indy 500's Wild Snake Pit
If you hear a mention of the Indy 500, there's a good chance you'll be thinking of the race, but there's also a longtime tradition called the Snake Pit.
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How Vladimir Putin Escaped Multiple Assassination Attempts
With great power comes great responsibility, as well as great numbers of people who disagree with you, sometimes to the point of violence -- sometimes fatally.
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Putin Seems To Confirm What We Suspected About His Feelings Towards Donald Trump
Putin and Trump have a history of what's been seen as a friendly relationship. After recent Russian bannings of U.S. citizens, Trump's omission raised eyebrows.
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The Tragic Assassination Of The Mirabal Sisters Explained
When the three Mirabal sisters stood up against a tyrant, their only mission was to make the world a better place for their children.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of These Drug Lords
The wealth, notoriety, and power of drug lords mean that some unexpected things happen to their remains. Here's what happened to the bodies of these drug lords.
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False Things Everyone Believes About J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover ran the FBI for nearly 50 years. A very mysterious man, several rumors and conspiracies have circulated about him through the decades.
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The Untold Truth Of George Washington
While George Washington is fairly well understood, there are facts about him that help explain who he was as a person and as a leader. Here is his untold truth.
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The Most Common Ways To Die In Ancient Egypt
While it was famed for its doctors, ancient Egypt was barely above the level of present-day first aid. These are the most common ways to die In ancient Egypt.
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The Youth Hostel That Was Once A Nazi Castle
Nazi Germany looted the countries they conquered, laying claim to and confiscating works of art and other objects of value. They also grabbed properties.
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The Former President Of Cyprus Had His Grave Robbed A Year After His Death
Nearly a year after his death, the body of former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos was stolen from his grave. It was only the beginning of the story.
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The Biggest Theories Why Figure Skaters Are Banned From Performing Backflips
One aspect of the winter Olympics is the idea of control: basically, skiers and sledders and skaters are dangerously slip-siding away over snow and ice.
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Which British Monarchs Have Celebrated A Golden Jubilee?
"Uneasy is the head that wears a crown," wrote Shakespeare. He might have added that longevity is not a given for those who grace the throne of England.
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SpaceX's Flight Attendant Debate Is Overshadowing Allegations Against Elon Musk
A contract flight attendant on a SpaceX corporate jet has made accusations, through a friend, of unwanted sexual advances by billionaire Elon Musk.
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The Truth About Vladimir Putin's KGB Career
As a young KGB agent, near the tail end of the Cold War, Putin ended up assigned to a post in East Germany. This is the truth about Vladimir Putin's KGB career.
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Babe Ruth Once Punched An Umpire In The Middle Of A No-Hitter
A baseball umpire's job is frequently thankless, and it has ever been so. Fans disagree regularly with calls. Even the game's greatest players did, too.
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The Dark Origins Of The Jack And Jill Nursery Rhyme
We all probably know about Jack and Jill's ill-fated trip up the hill to fetch a pail of water, but many may not know it likely had to do with taxes.
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