Things You Believed As A Kid That Ended Up Being Wrong
We all learned a lot as kids, but many of the things we learned weren't all that true. Here are things you probably believed as a kid that ended up being wrong.
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The Dark History Of Poena Cullei Execution
Humans have come up with some really bizarre ways to kill each other, but the Ancient Roman punishment of poena cullei was especially weird.
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The Truth About The Deadly Battersea Big Dipper Crash
In 1972, tragedy struck at England's Battersea Park Fun Fair when the Big Dipper roller coaster derailed, killing five children and injuring 13.
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How This Nearly Decapitated Woman Survived Her Assault
Alison Botha is no different in many ways from the millions of other women who've felt a sudden and scary flash of fear in a moment of vulnerability.
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Why Urine Was Once Used To Make Gunpowder
In a modern context, human waste is justifiably viewed as something that needs to be as out of sight (and smell) as possible.
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Here's Why People Think Galileo Galilei Invented The Telescope
Galileo Galilei is one of the most remarkable scientific minds the world has ever seen. But despite his achievements, he didn't invent the telescope.
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Here's What Hunter S. Thompson Stole From Ernest Hemingway
At one time, legendary gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson was like any young aspiring writer, unsure if his natural inclination could be turned into a career.
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What Alcatraz Was Used For In The 1850s
One of the country's most notorious prisons was housed on an island in San Francisco Bay. But what was it used for in the 1850s?
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Does The Shroud Of Turin Actually Have Jesus' Name On It?
For about 700 years now, the ecclesiastical and scientific communities have been at odds over a piece of linen cloth -- what's known as the Shroud of Turin
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How Henry VIII Was Even More Evil Than You Think
England's notorious King Henry VIII is known for a lot of things. He ruled the country from 1509 to 1547, and in those 36 years, he changed England forever.
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The Truth About The Deadly Tenerife Airport Disaster
The Canary Islands have been a vacation mainstay for decades, but on one tragic day in the 1970s it was the site of the deadliest aircraft accident in history.
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Major Christian Symbols Explained
Christian symbols are easily recognizable, but their purposes are often not. Here are the meanings of major Christian symbols as well as some lesser-known ones.
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Everyday Things You Never Knew The Purpose Of
These everyday items have built-in secrets that you never knew were there.
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How The Silk Road Helped Spread The Plague
The creation of the Silk Road trade network led to the distribution of goods and knowledge. But most importantly, it brought different cultures together.
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Which Of Noah's Family Members Were Invited On His Ark?
We all know the story of Noah's ark: how he gathered animals two by two then saved humanity and all species of creatures by building an Ark at God's request.
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Did Witch-Hunters Have To Undergo Training?
The European Middle Ages were filled with disease, famine, and a general disinterest in education. The period was also home to witch-hunters.
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The Real Reason Jesus Taught In Parables
Jesus stubbornly refused to just say what he meant, instead turning his teachings into allegorical stories that illustrated spiritual or moral teachings.
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The Alarming Speed Of The Average Tsunami
Humankind could be accused of being a little complacent in the face of nature. In the end, we're just another of the approximately 8.7 million species.
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This Is How Serial Killer James Wood Was Finally Caught
The heinous rape, murder, and dismemberment of an 11-year-old girl in Pocatello, Idaho, is as atrocious today as it was when it happened almost 30 years ago.
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The History Of The Drawing And Quartering Death Penalty
Execution has been used as a form of punishment as far back as the 18th century B.C. when the first known use of capital punishment was formally outlined.
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The Beast Of Bastille: The Truth About Guy Georges' Childhood
Guy Georges is a French serial killer who raped and murdered seven women from 1991 to 1997. He is currently serving a sentence of life in prison.
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Here's How Many Victims The Beast Of Bastille Actually Had
Guy Georges is a serial killer dubbed "The Beast of Bastille" for his attacks on women that mostly occurred in the neighborhood of Paris' Bastille prison.
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This Is What The X In Malcolm X Really Stood For
The history of the civil rights movement and Black empowerment is filled with the names of individuals who fought for the rights of their community.
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Here's What Might've Happened If MLK Survived His Assassination
A lot of prominent political leaders and activists were murdered during the 1960s, including Black civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Could The Handmaid's Tale Ever Actually Happen?
And while the dystopian novel and series based on it are works of fiction, by some interpretations there may be a kernel of truth to the narrative's concept.
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The Dark History Of Death By Crushing Weights
In the Middle Ages, prisoners and those accused of crimes were subjected to various horrific torture methods, including crushing.
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The Untold Truth Of The Taliban
The Taliban lost control of Afghanistan when the U.S. invaded but quickly regained power in 2021 upon the U.S. exit. This is the untold truth of the Taliban.
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