12 Of The Biggest Scandals To Hit Ivy League Schools
From the embarrassing to the horrific, here are a few of the biggest scandals to ever hit the elite universities known collectively as the Ivy League.
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How Many People Died During The Salem Witch Trials?
The Salem witch trials ended in the deaths of several men, women, and children who were accused of practicing witchcraft in 1692. Here's how many people died. -
Families Who Fought On Both Sides Of The American Civil War
Here are some of the families whose loyalties were divided between the North and the South in the American Civil War, often with tragic results. -
Everything We Know About The New JFK Assassination Revelations
One of the secret service agents who was there when JFK was shot has revealed new information. Here's everything we know about the new allegations. -
The Church Where JFK And Jackie Got Married Is Older Than You May Think
JFK and Jackie Kennedy got married at the Gothic Revival Church of St. Mary's in Newport, Rhode Island. But it has a long history before that. -
The Most Popular Jobs 100 Years Ago
Some jobs seem timeless, resistant to the relentless march of technology and society. But 100 years ago, the most popular jobs were not so similar as to today. -
The Tragic 1980 Bombing Of Oktoberfest
The 1980 Oktoberfest event in Munich turned deadly thanks to the actions of 21-year-old student Gundolf Köhler. Here's the story of the tragic bombing. -
The Origins Of Hispanic Heritage Month Explained
Hispanic Heritage Month was the result of United States legislation all the way back in 1968, and it has evolved since then. Here's how it all started. -
What Being A Groupie In The 1970s Was Really Like
There are countless pictures of groupies who hung out with all the big bands of the 1970s, but the term "groupie" means different things to different people. -
The Most Terrifying Human Experiments In World History
Scientific progress can come with a heavy cost, potentially hurting a lot of people. Here are a few of the most terrifying human experiments ever conducted. -
Tragic Reasons Why People Fell From The World Trade Center On 9/11
That many people fell from the highest floors of the World Trade Center on 9/11 are deeply unsettling. This is the likely reason they fell from the building. -
Who Was Lady Columbia, The First Symbol Of Hope In The US?
Before the Statue of Liberty and Uncle Sam, there was Lady Columbia, the first symbol of hope in the United States. Here's how she came to be. -
Why Does Oktoberfest Happen In September?
Germany's Oktoberfest is more than 200 years old and draws 6 million people annually, but the name is misleading. Most of the festival happens in September. -
The Sad Reason This Guinness Record Holder Grew Her Nails Out For Over 20 Years
For over 20 years, one woman grew out her nails and refused to cut them, earning her a Guinness World Record. Here's the sad reason behind her decision. -
Who Is Panthera, Roman Soldier And Supposed Biological Father Of Jesus?
Some people believe that Roman soldier Panthera is the biological father of Jesus. It's certaintly a controversial opinion, and it has a complicated history. -
He Was The First American President To Hire A Female Staffer
In 2021 the first female Vice President of the United States was sworn in to office, but in 1890 this was the first American president to hire a female staffer. -
Whatever Happened To Epstein's Island?
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died in prison before he could face trial for sex trafficking charges. What happened to his island? -
Whatever Happened To Waterbeds?
Ever heard of a bed filled with Jell-O? If modern waterbed inventor Charles Hall's initial idea worked out, then you might have. -
The Disturbing Beauty Of Sedlec Ossuary, The Bone Church Of Prague
Sedlec Ossuary, known as the bone church of Prague, gets its disturbing beauty from more than 40,000 human bones that artfully decorate the interior. -
This Was The First Sitting US President To Leave The Country
Presidents traveling abroad might seem normal today, but it used to be taboo. This changed when the first sitting American president left the country. -
The Deadliest Massacres In Every State
The history of America is full of violence, and every state has had its share of murder and mayhem, neither of which every truly justified. -
The American President Who Befriended A Family Of Mice
Over the years, American presidents have kept many pets - in fact, only four haven't kept animals around the White House. One even befriended a family of mice. -
These Are America's Most Terrifying Rollercoasters
Rollercoasters are not for everyone. But if you're a thrillseeker, you might be interested in knowing the most terrifying ones America has to offer. -
Why Scientology's Message About Reporting Crimes Is So Tangled
Scientology's public message about reporting crimes has repeatedly contradicted its doctrine in L. Ron Hubbard's "Introduction to Scientology Ethics." -
Why Were The Twin Towers And Pentagon Targeted On 9/11?
On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the Twin Towers and Pentagon, killing thousands. Here's why these two targets were of particular importance. -
Why People Think George Washington's Bodyguards Tried To Kill Him
One of George Washington's elite bodyguards was executed for his role in a purported web of traitors - and some believe they intended to kill the president. -
Flight 93's Intended Target Isn't Known For Sure, But These Are The Theories
On 9/11, the passengers on Flight 93 fought their hijackers preventing them from hitting their intended target. These are the theories of what that target was.
