Weirdest Laws In Utah
All 50 states have their fair share of laws that could be considered outright bizarre, and you'll find that the Beehive State is no exception.
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Did Medieval Bards Really Exist?
If you're a musician -- better yet, a singer/songwriter -- you might call yourself a troubadour, or a minstrel, or even a bard. Is there a difference?
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How The Days Of The Week Got Their Names
Most of us live within the context of the seven-day week. It wasn't always so. Also, those seven days have individual names. That wasn't always so, either.
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What Is The Ancient Egyptian Ebers Papyrus?
As long as there have been humans, there have been attempts to correct bodily ills, whether sickness or accident. Proof? Ancient Egypt's "Gray's Anatomy."
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This Is What It Means If You See A Green Porch Light
Anybody who drives knows there's important meaning behind the color of traffic signal lights. What about the colors of homeowners' porch lights?
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The Oldest Living Person Reveals Their Secret To Longevity
The world's oldest living person just celebrated her birthday this Sunday. Kane Tanaka was born in 1903 in Fukuoka, Japan, and just turned 119 years old.
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Most Dangerous College Campuses In America
The U.S. is rife with college campuses -- not to mention the crimes that take place on said campuses. These are the most dangerous college campuses in America.
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The Biggest Events To Happen In 1883 America
While every year in American history has noteworthy events, some years are more memorable than others. These are the biggest events to happen in 1883 America.
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This Is How The Tampa Bay Rays Got Their Name
The Tampa Bay Rays didn't always have that name. Formerly the Devil Rays, the Tamps baseball team has recently reinvented itself (and not just in name).
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This Is How The Texas Rangers Got Their Name
The Texas Rangers name is rooted in the history of the state of Texas, and one of its most time-honored institutions. Here's how the Rangers got their name.
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Tragic History Of The Chicago Bears
Here are some of the more tragic details from the Chicago Bears' 100-plus-year history.
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This Is How The St. Louis Cardinals Got Their Name
The story of the St. Louis Cardinals getting their name begins prior to the turn of the 20th century. Like many teams, fan input led to the team name.
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The Worst Product Placements In Video Game History
While advertising in games isn't new, it gets more invasive every day, to the point where they're now going out of their way to entice you to buy a product.
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Things We Believed During The Cold War That Ended Up Being Wrong
These things we believed during the Cold War ended up being totally wrong. Despite the propaganda, Eastern Europe isn't a grim, gray wasteland.
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Myths About The Pope You Probably Believe
The pope is the head of the Catholic Church, the largest Christian denomination in the world, and one of history's oldest religious institutions.
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Politicians Who Died While Holding Office
Some politicians die, whether honestly or violently, before getting to the endgame. Here are politicians who died while holding office.
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20 Things Turning 100 In 2022
The world has come a long way in just 100 years, so let's take a look at some of the things that will be celebrating their 100th birthday in 2022.
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The Insane True Story Of The Craziest Rocker In History
This is the insane true story of the craziest rocker in history, GG Allin.
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This Is How The Cincinnati Reds Got Their Name
Performers will utilize a name change at the drop of a hat (or a manager's suggestion). What about athletes? Specifically, what about teams?
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This Is How The Arizona Diamondbacks Got Their Name
The Arizona Diamondbacks, commonly called the D-backs, have been a Major League Baseball team for well over two decades. The team calls Phoenix its home.
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This Is How The Colorado Rockies Got Their Name
Before the Rockies, there were several baseball teams in Denver, Colorado, before the city was granted an expansion major league team in the early 1990s.
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This Is How The Toronto Blue Jays Got Their Name
The Toronto Blue Jays were an expansion team that first came into existence in 1977. However, like most expansion teams, they floundered early on.
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This Is How The Baltimore Orioles Got Their Name
The Orioles are a Major League Baseball team based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Like a lot of sports teams, it didn't start nor originate out of that city.
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The Mysterious Death Of Alicia Showalter Reynolds Explained
On March 2, 1996, Alicia Showalter Reynolds left her Baltimore home to go shopping with her mother in Charlottesville, Virginia. She never made it.
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Does Jesus' Crown Of Thorns Still Exist Today?
Relics -- physical representations of faith -- have a mixed history. Provenance is often impossible to prove. That's true of Jesus' crown of thorns.
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What's The Difference Between Japanese Temples And Shrines?
Sometimes, while going to and fro, Japanese people will pause to stop by one of Japan's 160,000 combined shrines (Shinto) or temples (Buddhist).
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This Is How The Chicago White Sox Got Their Name
White Sox is most certainly a fitting name for a Major League Baseball team. However, the popular Chicago baseball team actually wears black socks.
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