The Amish's Complicated Relationship With Electricity Explained
At the heart of the Amish creed is their dedication to Christianity and their emphasis on the importance of community harmony.
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What The Last Few Days Of Osama Bin Laden's Life Were Like
Osama Bin Laden, America's most wanted terrorist, was killed close to 10 years after he masterminded one of the worst terror attacks in American history.
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Here's Why Prince Philip's Will Won't Become Public For 90 Years
Having been a senior member of the Royal Family, the prince's last will and testament is not privy to the same requirements as those of other British civilians.
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What Do Freemasons Actually Believe?
Shrouded in secrecy, the Freemasons is a fraternal society that has attracted its share of controversy and concern for centuries.
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The Untold Story Of The Danbury Shakes
Ever thought about where the Mad Hatter in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" got his name? Or why the character is so unhinged? The inspiration was very real.
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The Deadly Cosmetic Trends Women Once Relied On
They say beauty is pain but it shouldn't be deadly. Unfortunately a lesson learned the hard way. For centuries, cosmetics have been used to augment beauty.
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Here's What Mark Twain Would've Looked Like In Color
Dated 1907, Twain would have been around 72 in the colorized photo. With his disheveled white hair and prominent pallor, he looks like he could be much older.
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The Odd Reason Charles Manson's Mother Was Sent To Jail
Failed musician and cult leader Charles Manson is one of the most infamous and feared criminals of the 20th century, after ordering a series of grisly murders.
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How The Mona Lisa Once Ended Up In Napoleon's Bedroom
He is one of the most compelling figures in history. She is one of the most famous and enduring faces on planet earth — though no one is certain of who she is.
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This Former US President Had The Most Children
Per POTUS.com, American presidents have had, on average, 4.1 children. That's a good deal higher than today's national average — 1.9 children per family.
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Were The Mongol Conquests And Invasions The Most Brutal In History?
Around 40 million people are believed to have died as a result of the Mongolian invasion — a high number, but was it the most brutal force in history?
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The Truth About The Clinton Correctional Facility Jailbreak
In the summer of 2015, two convicts escaped from the maximum security Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York and made headlines around the nation.
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The Real Reason Netflix's The Queen's Gambit Is Being Sued
For a few months in late 2020, the hottest thing on TV was a seven-episode Netflix series about chess. "The Queen's Gambit," was based on the 1983 novel.
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Why Joel Osteen's Teachings Have Been Compared To Atheism
Joel Osteen's prosperity gospel is popular with millions of people all over the world. But some Christians have compared it to atheism. Here's why.
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The Vatican's Economy Explained
The Vatican is the world's smallest country, but it has one of the biggest economies. Here's the lowdown on the Catholic Church's impressive finances.
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What It Really Means To Be Excommunicated From The Amish
Excommunicated members must leave the Amish community, but it does not necessarily mean they have to cut all ties with their family.
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The Tragic Deaths Of Charles Dickens' Siblings
Charles Dickens is one of the most influential authors of the past few centuries, so much so that his work helped the cultural revival of Christmas.
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Here's Why Benjamin Franklin Dropped Out Of School
Can you imagine dropping out of school when at the age of 10, though? The legendary Benjamin Franklin did just that.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1920 Haiyuan Earthquake
In 1920, China's Haiyuan County was struck by one of these rarities: An earthquake that measured a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale.
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What Is Actually Written In The Dead Sea Scrolls?
One of the most important archaeological discoveries of all time, occurred when a Middle Eastern shepherd happened upon some forgotten-about jars in a cave.
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The Truth About The Deadly 1931 Yangtze River Floods
The summer of 1931 saw the deadliest natural disaster of the 20th century, when the Yangtze River in southern China overflowed and destroyed millions of lives.
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False Claims Made By Famous Mediums That Caused An Uproar
Psychics, mentalists, and mediums claiming to communicate with the dead have been popular for hundreds of years. Here are some cases of false claims.
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The Truth About Nikola Tesla's 369 Method
Tesla gave the world the alternating current, still widely used today, but also contributed to lighting, robotics, lasers, wireless communications, and x-rays.
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Here's How Many Dead Bodies Have Been Recovered From The Titanic
The evacuation of the Titanic was disorganized, and some lifeboats were released without even reaching full capacity. Only 705 people were able to escape.
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How The Black Mafia Family Became The Drug Trafficking Kings Of Detroit
The Black Mafia Family is one of the largest drug-trafficking rings out of Detroit, Michigan. It was created by two brothers, Demetrius and Terry Flenory.
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Was Bloody Mary Really England's Most Evil Queen?
To attract the epithet "Bloody" amid the barbarity of Tudor England takes some doing, but it's a name that has stuck for centuries to Queen Mary I (1516-1558).
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The Truth About Deadly Victorian Doctor Thomas Neill Cream
Dr. Thomas Neill Cream worked as an abortionist and killed his patients by prescribing them poison guised as medicine.
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