History

Messed Up Things That Actually Happened In The Old West

These messed up things actually happened in the Old West. Dealing with shootouts at the saloon were probably the least of your worries.

By DB Kelly January 26th, 2022 Read More

The Truth About The SpyEye Heist

The SpyEye heist used malware to infect over 1.4 million computers and steal millions. Here's the truth about the threat it posed and how it was stopped.

By Cody Copeland January 26th, 2022 Read More

The Real Reason People Participate In Mischief Night

Devil's Night, Mischief Night, Goosey Night, Moving Night ... Cabbage Night? Going by different names in different countries, and even regions, the night before Halloween has a reputation for being a night of egg-throwing, toilet paper tossed over houses, petty theft, and just... mischief.

By Richard Milner January 26th, 2022 Read More

The Olympics Are Pretty Messed Up

Every time the Olympics roll around, people from all over the world tune in for the pageantry, the patriotism, and the athleticism. It's a big deal, no matter what country you're from or who you're rooting for. But here are some messed up things you never knew about the Olympics.

By DB Kelly January 26th, 2022 Read More

What Was The Temple Of Hercules Gaditanus?

Once visited by Julius Caesar and Hannibal, the Temple of Hercules Gaditanus has a mythical quality and, thus, has become a "holy grail for archaeologists."

By Leslie Veliz January 25th, 2022 Read More

Lindsey Buckingham Sued Fleetwood Mac. Here's Why

Although Fleetwood Mac's tumultuous personal history between band members is nothing new, it still came as quite a shock when lead guitarist Lindsey Buckingham sued the band in 2018.

By Nicole Rosenthal January 25th, 2022 Read More

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The Only Type Of Scholarship Ivy League Schools Offer

Ivy League schools are known for being both expensive and difficult to get into, but. they also only offer one type of scholarship. Here's what it is.

By Sandra Mardenfeld January 25th, 2022 Read More

This Cup Is Believed To Be One Of The Oldest Treasures Ever Found In England

One of the most impressive objects in the British Museum is a small golden cup that is believed to be one of its oldest artifacts — the Ringlemere Cup.

By Taylor Haggerty January 25th, 2022 Read More

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Here's How To Read A Birth Chart

Whether you're devoted to the practice, or just scan it in passing in a magazine, astrology, horoscopes, and their vocabulary have a place in popular culture.

By Richard Milner January 25th, 2022 Read More

Here's Who Inherited Wallis Simpson's Money After She Died

The British monarchy, as an institution, has a huge vulnerability: its members keep falling in love. Such was the case with Edward VIII.

By Carlo Massimo January 25th, 2022 Read More

The Real Reason Lorena Bobbitt Was Acquitted Of Her Crimes

Most people know the story of Lorena Bobbitt, especially if they were around in the '90s. She was the woman who famously chopped off her husband's penis.

By Carlo Massimo January 25th, 2022 Read More

John Hinckley Jr: The Reason Ronald Reagan's Attempted Assassin Was Found Not Guilty

It's crazy to think that someone would try to kill a sitting president in order to impress a Hollywood actress but that's what happened with John Hinckley Jr.

By Amy Beeman January 25th, 2022 Read More

The Story Behind Carole King's Song Beautiful

"Beautiful" is one of Carole King's most well-known songs, and it was inspired by a trip on the subway. Here's the story behind the iconic song.

By William Kennedy January 25th, 2022 Read More

The Untold History Of The Kantō Massacre

The Great Kantō earthquake that rocked Japan in 1923 caused widespread death and devastation. The tragedy was made worse by the massacres that followed.

By Marina Manoukian January 25th, 2022 Read More

What Babe Ruth's Last Months Were Really Like

There is not a name more synonymous with baseball than Babe Ruth. In 1948, Ruth showed he was as mortal as any other person as he sat at death's door.

By Daniel Johnson January 25th, 2022 Read More

This Is How Australia Got Its Name

When the Dutch first discovered the continent we now call Australia, they referred to it as New Holland, but this is how Australia got its name.

By Scott Williamson January 25th, 2022 Read More

Trove Of Fossil Feathers Belonged To 'Tiny Polar Dinosaurs'

It all began in 1961. Well technically, it began in prehistoric Australia 118 million years ago. That's the age of Victoria, Australia's Koonwarra Fossil Bed, which construction workers discovered in 1961. And they found 'tiny polar dinosaurs.'

By A. C. Grimes January 25th, 2022 Read More

Why Some Shepherds In Nativity Scenes Have Misshapen Throats

Christmas is when we just want everything to be made right. Christian Nativity scenes, a most sacred part of the religion's Christmas tradition, are especially not something to muck up. Yet many older Nativity scenes depict shepherds with grotesque throat bulges. Here's why.

By Jim Dykstra January 25th, 2022 Read More

Why This State Is Working On Changing Its Name

The idea that a state could change its name sounds somewhat fantastical. But for one of the fifty, it's on the table.

By Felix Behr January 25th, 2022 Read More

Ancient Roman Inventions That Changed Everything

There's no question that the ancient Romans contributed some of their own inventions in this, that, and the other thing. So let's start with the other thing.

By Eric Meisfjord January 25th, 2022 Read More

10 Ways Halloween Is Celebrated Around The World

Halloween is an excuse to eat a ton of candy and to dress up like anyone or anything you want. But Halloween isn't celebrated exactly the same in all parts of the world. Some places have Halloween, others have competing festivals. Here are Halloween celebrations around the world.

By Becki Robins January 25th, 2022 Read More