Inside The Time Putin Drank A 240-Year-Old Ukrainian Wine And Caused An Uproar
Russian President Vladimir Putin has a troubled relationship with Ukraine. Before invading the country in 2022 he allegedly drank a 250-year-old bottle of wine.
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The World Has Been Destroyed On Four Separate Occasions, According To Aztec Mythology
Ancient civilizations have many interesting stories of how the Earth was destroyed. The Aztecs have a colorful story that says it has happened four times.
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The Wild Hunt Legend Explained
The barking dogs, the horses ... the noises no one could explain. They were the sounds of the Wild Hunt, and it's a good thing everyone was safely inside.
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Inside The Chilling Nostradamus Prediction Of Cannibalism
Nostradamus, the 16th-century doctor famous for his predictions about the future, made a startling prediction about humans becoming cannibals in 2022.
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The Real Reason Buffalo Is Called The City Of Good Neighbors
Buffalo is known as "The City of Good Neighbors," but how did it get this nickname? The city has a long history of welcoming outsiders with open arms.
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Popular Rock Songs You Didn't Know Were Inspired By The Bible
Rock lyricists have scoured the Bible to find some of their most iconic verses and stories. Here's what you need to know about rock songs inspired by the Bible.
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How Mary McLeod Bethune Changed History
Mary McLeod Bethune was the child of parents who had been enslaved. She walked miles to get the basics of an education. She created opportunities for others.
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The World's Worst Industrial Disaster In History
As human beings engage the natural world -- through manufacturing, especially -- devastating tragedies have sometimes resulted in the deaths of thousands.
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A Cambridge University Dog Had To Be Classified As A Cat Because Of A Strange Rule
There are some weird rules in academic institutions. One loophole allowed a master at a Cambridge University college to classify his dog as a large cat.
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Who Won The First Indy 500?
The person who won the very first Indy 500 was a fairly well-known driver and an innovator in the early days of auto racing.
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What East Germany Was Like Before The Fall Of The Iron Curtain
The division of Germany into East and West after the conclusion of World War II quickly became a study in contrasts -- in politics, economics, and government.
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The Strange History Of The Martial Art Bartitsu
Bartitsu combines elements of boxing, kicks from savate, grappling and throws from jiu-jitsu, and was a style practiced by Sherlock Holmes.
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The Untold Truth Of Joe Biden
Joe Biden's political career started early and lasted long — he was the longest-serving senator in Delaware! Here's the untold truth of his life.
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Here's How Much King Kong Would Weigh According To Scientists
Attempting to determine just how much King Kong would weigh varies, based on who you ask and which version of Kong you're taking into consideration.
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Things About The Mayan Empire That Still Can't Be Explained
Scientists are frequently surprised by new evidence about the ancient Mayans. These are some things about the Mayan empire that still can't be explained.
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The Car Salesman Who Didn't Escape JFK's Assassination Unscathed
The murder of John F. Kennedy was the most high-profile killing in the 20th century. But, during the incident, multiple people were also injured or killed.
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The Wild History Of The Baby Jumping Festival
There are some weird festivities out there. One of the more anxiety-inducing festivals occurs in Spain in which men dressed as devils leap over babies.
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The US Admits The Horrifying Truth About Indian Boarding Schools
The system of Indian Boarding Schools inflicted on the minor children of Native American tribes is a travesty in the history of the United States.
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The Truth About A Risque Bathroom In The Vatican
The Vatican is known for being proper, but there's actually a bathroom there you might not expect. Here's the truth about the Vatican's risque bathroom.
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Bob Lanier Had The Largest Shoe Size In NBA History Before Shaq
It pretty much goes without saying that professional basketball players tend to be statuesque individuals. Their shoe sizes are nothing to sneeze at, either.
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Tragedies That Changed Aviation Forever
While plane travel is one of the safest ways to get somewhere, accidents still happen and aren't any less tragic. However, many have changed the way we now fly.
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These Were The Last Survivors Of Major Historical Events
Books teach us about history, but those who experienced major historical happenings offered so much more. These were the last survivors of some of those events.
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This Is Likely The Last Sense You Lose When You Die
Much is unknown about death, and the process of dying, but we do suspect that we know the order in which our senses are lost. Hearing is the last sense to go.
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This Is The Oldest Known Mummy In The World
Think of mummies, and maybe you conjure up images of Boris Karloff in 1932, or Brendan Fraser in 1999 -- both involving Egypt, sort of. What about Portugal?
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The True Story Of How A Passenger Made An Emergency Landing With No Flying Experience
Passengers never want to be in the position of having to land an aircraft, but it's not unheard of. Here's t how a passenger once made an emergency landing.
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Why Buckingham Palace's Legendary Renovator Was Fired
Buckingham Palace is the famous residence of the British Royal Family, and was extensively renovated in the 19th century. Here's why the renovator was fired.
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What Was The Largest Contiguous Land Empire In World History?
Even though a number of empires have flourished and fallen over the course of human history, only one of them had the largest contiguous empire to date.
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