Why Is I Always Capitalized?
If you don't grow up speaking them, some languages and their unique characteristics can seem odd when first encountered. English has more than its share.
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What Is A Burial Tree?
Many people associate death with being buried underground or cremated but some cultures have been known to place their dead in what is called a burial tree.
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What Is The Difference Between Immigrate And Emigrate?
"Immigrate" and "emigrate" might sound very similar, but they actually mean quite different things. Here's the difference between "immigrate" and "emigrate."
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The Long History Of Yale's Mascot, Handsome Dan, Explained
Lots of schools have animals as a mascot. It turns out that Yale's mascot, a bulldog named Handsome Dan, has roots extending well into the 19th century.
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The History Of The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond
Elizabeth Taylor was a critically acclaimed film actress who was also known for her lavish lifestyle -- numerous husbands, as well as numerous jewels.
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The Mystery Behind NASCAR Driver L.W. Wright
In 1982 one mysterious man managed to talk his way onto the starting grid at one of NASCAR's most famous and fastest tracks, the Talladega Superspeedway.
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The Real Reason We Say Goodbye
The word "goodbye" has become a common part of our everyday vocabulary, but why do we say it and where does it come from? This is the reason we say goodbye.
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Messed Up Experiments That The Soviet Union Conducted
During its comparatively brief existence, the Soviet Union was deep into technological advancement, but some of these experiments were seriously messed up.
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The Surprising History Of Running Explained
Running is odd; it's so intuitive kids do it without prompting and so unexpected that to see someone running because they're late for work makes people gawk.
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The Truth About Volodymyr Zelensky's Wife, Olena
As Russian military forces bore down on Ukraine, the threatened country's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, remained. His wife, Olena, was by his side.
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The Dangers Associated With Visiting The Cliffs Of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher offer a breathtaking view, but for some, straying from the path has led to death. These are the dangers associated with visiting the cliffs.
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Inside Vladimir Putin And Barack Obama's Complicated Relationship
National leaders must take into consideration the needs and desires of their citizens, but must also balance those needs against other global powers.
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How Were Hard Hats Invented?
Hard hats are a crucial part of the uniform for construction workers, miners, and others, but where did they come from? Here's how they were invented.
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What Happened To The Slinky?
How did a long thin strand of metal coil become one of the best-selling toys of all time? Who were the people behind its success?
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Who Invented Furby?
Furbys were one of the most popular toys of the 1990s, known for their innovative weirdness. Heres' where Furbys came from, and what led to their invention.
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Inside Vladimir Putin's Relationship With Joe Biden
Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin are two of the most powerful men in the world, but there is no love lost between them. Here is a look inside their relationship.
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Who Will Eventually Replace Vladimir Putin?
Some countries have a monarchy -- family members take over from family. Others elect leadership. Transition in Russia these days is a little more murky.
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The Mystery Of Vladimir Putin's Mother Explained
Could Vladimir Putin, a man so intent on maintaining his rule over the Russian people, have lied about his own family history in order to do so?
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Here's Why The President Delivers A State Of The Union Address
The State of the Union address is one of the biggest events on a president's calendar. But why do they deliver them? Let's take a look at the U.S. Constitution.
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Who Is Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko?
Alexander Lukashenko, the long-serving president of Belarus, is sometimes described as Europe's last dictator. Who is he, and how did he achieve his status?
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The Hells Canyon Massacre Explained
Dozens of Chinese gold miners lost their lives at the hands of racist Americans who didn't enjoy the competition. This is the Hells Canyon Massacre explained.
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The History Of Twisted Sister's We're Not Gonna Take It Explained
Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Make It" was released in 1984 and has been used as a protest anthem for various causes over the years.
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The Worst Things About Being A Member Of The First Family
While there are obvious perks to living in the White House, there are also huge downsides. These are the worst things about being a member of the First Family.
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The Mystery Behind The Star Dust Plane Crash
Eleven passengers stepped onboard a plane nicknamed Star Dust on August 2, 1947. They never reached their destination and it took decades to find out why.
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The Truth About People Walking In Circles When They're Lost
A German research team sent one team of volunteer subjects into a forest and another into a desert to test the hypothesis that humans walk in circles when lost.
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Who Started The KGB?
When it comes to the secret police and foreign intelligence, nothing quite compares to the KGB. But who started it? Let's take a look back in history.
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Here's What We Know About The First Molotov Cocktails
Molotov cocktails seem to be a part of various conflicts around the world. Here's what we know about the first Molotov cocktails.
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