Why This Radioactive Beauty Trend Became So Popular In The 1920s
While we all know that radioactive materials should be handled with the utmost caution, the early 20th century was much more cavalier about radioactivity.
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The Real Reason Samson's Hair Was The Source Of His Strength
One of the more colorful characters in the Old Testament is Samson, who is sometimes mentioned in the context of his relationship with Delilah.
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How Dogs Actually Played A Role In World War I
They say that dogs are man's best friend, and this truth became particularly evident in the way that dogs were used during World War I.
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Harriet Tubman Was The First Woman To Ever Do This
Tubman's last rescue happened in 1861, in the early months of the Civil War. Knowing her way around the South, she became a valuable asset to the Union Army.
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The Truth Of The Mariana Trench
The ocean is the one of the last places on our planet yet to be fully explored, and many mysteries lie waiting in the dark waters of the deep sea.
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The Reason You Can't Visit The Statue Of Liberty's Torch
Experiencing the Statue of Liberty requires good sneakers. You will climb 215 steps to get to the top of the pedestal, then 162 more to the top of the crown.
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The Truth About Finland's Unique Relationship To Metal Music
Finland has a special relationship with metal music. In fact, it's got more metal offerings per person than any other country in the world.
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How The Bald Eagle Ended Up As America's National Bird
Bald eagles are virtually synonymous with America in culture and government insignia and remain a protected species long after their wild population recovered.
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The Only Two Times Isaac Newton Supposedly Laughed In His Life
Isaac Newton will forever be considered an iconic physicist, the British genius who penned the revered "Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica" in 1687.
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What You Should Know About The Damned Crew Gang
Gangs and organized crime have had a huge influence in the development of the modern world's major cities, but some gangs made their mark in ages past.
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This Book Of Psalms Is One Of The Most Expensive Books In The World
The publication known as the Bay Psalm Book is an important title in American history, recognized as the first book printed in the British colonies.
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How The Deaths Of These 3 Presidents Are Surprisingly Connected
In the course of America's 46 presidencies, most have ended fairly normally, with the commander-in-chief either being reelected or stepping down.
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This Colorized Photo Will Change How You Look At Alexander Graham Bell
If the man in this cover photo doesn't ring a bell, you might not be too familiar with the history of the cellphone you're likely using to read this article.
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The Dark Truth Behind The Time Andrew Jackson Killed A Man
President Andrew Jackson had a really short temper and liked to resolve his disputes with a pistol. He may have been involved in up to 100 duels.
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The Real Reason Catholics Believe In Purgatory
The idea of waiting in purgatory became what one of the oldest religions — Catholicism — believed was part of the afterlife experience for some.
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The Sad Death Of J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover headed up the Federal Bureau of Investigations for 48 years, but he spent his final years under intense scrutiny for the way he ran the agency.
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Nixon's Biggest Regret As President May Surprise You
Contrary to what many believe, Richard Nixon was not one of the three U.S. presidents in history to be impeached, but was the only one to resign.
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The Most Insane Acts Of Resistance Throughout History
Sometimes, resistance means going to extremes. Here are the most insane acts of resistance throughout history.
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The Most Awesome Secret Bars, Restaurants And Attractions
You can find many businesses and attractions sporting hidden entrances, secret codes, and exclusive waiting lists...if you know where to look.
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The Deadly Heat Waves Of The Turn Of The 20th Century
Heat waves are nothing new, and at the turn of the 20th century, a massive heat wave devastated areas in the northeastern U.S., Australia, and the U.K.
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The Untold Truth Of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation
From the crowns (multiple) to the robes (also multiple) to the procession route to the guest list, this is the untold truth of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.
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The Troubled History Of John Lennon
John Lennon's time in this world was far from blissful. Come, let's dig deep in the dark underbelly of the controversial ex-Beatle's life.
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The One American Soldier That Was Executed For Desertion In World War II
Eddie Slovik was only 24 when he was drafted. This is the story of the one American soldier that was executed for desertion in World War II.
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The Eastland Disaster: The Tragedy That No One Remembers
The fate of the SS Eastland—and the hundreds of people who lost their lives that day in 1915—has fallen out of our collective consciousness.
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Operation CHAOS: The CIA Program That Spied On Americans
In the 1960s and 197s, the CIA conducted illegal intelligence operations, collecting information on over 300,000 Americas. Here is the story of Project CHAOS.
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Did This Irish Monk Really Discover America First?
When it comes to sussing out the first European to land in the Western Hemisphere, there is an unlikely possibility it was an Irish monk.
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The Death Toll In The Bible Is Higher Than You Think
The number of people recorded as being killed in the Bible — whether directly by God or by people acting on orders from God — is quite high.
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