The Terrible Consequences Of The Great Leap Forward
China's Great Leap Forward, carried out by the Chinese Communist Party, lasted from 1958 to 1961 and had some terrible consequences.
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The Untold Truth Of The Merry Pranksters
If America is an open road, then the American counterculture of the 1960s is best described as a bus, hand-painted, loaded, and roaring toward the horizon.
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The Real Reason George Washington Executed The First Presidential Pardon
Our founding father and initial president, George Washington, gave the first pardon on November 2, 1795, and it had to do with whiskey.
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The Truth About Belle Gunness' Lover And Accomplice, Ray Lamphere
Belle Gunness was accused of murdering at least 25 people, but her story eventually came to a mysterious end thanks to her accomplice, Ray Lamphere.
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The Truth About Jens Soering And Elizabeth Haysom's Relationship
Jens Söering and Elizabeth Haysom met in 1984 while pursuing their undergraduate degrees. Eventually, they were suspects in the murder of Haysom's parents.
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The Dark Truth Behind The Time Tickling Was Used As Torture
Horrendous torture techniques such as water boarding, stretching of the limbs, head crushing, and even tickling was used in the past.
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These Stanford University Murders Were Linked To A Satanic Cult
A fear of cults was growing in the American psyche, and they found an outlet in the brutal murder of a young Stanford student named Arlis Perry in 1974.
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What Mermaids Look Like In Different Cultures
Water spirits and fish-human hybrid creatures exist in mythology from around the world. Here's what mermaids look like in different cultures.
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The History Behind The Most Haunted Building In Brazil
In Brazil, a fire in one of the highest buildings in Sao Paulo killed 187 people. The place became famous as one of the most haunted places in the world.
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The Truth About The Pop Art Nun, Corita Kent
In the 1960s and '70s, Sister Corita Kent used pop art as a medium for expressing her support of social and racial justice issues.
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Details About Marie Antoinette And Axel Von Fersen's Secret Love Affair
For decades Marie Antoinette wrote secret love letters to Swedish Count Axel von Fersen, revealing she had an intimate and passionate relationship with him.
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How Uncle Sam Was Supposedly Born During The War Of 1812
There are several theories as to where Uncle Sam came from. One says he was inspired by a meat packer during the War of 1812, but he may be even older.
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What You Might Not Know About Stephen King's Near-Death Experience
In 1999, horror novelist Stephen King had a close brush with death, but it wasn't from a ghost. Here's the truth about King's near-death experience.
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Here's Why Benjamin Franklin Invented Swim Fins
From bifocals to lightning rods, Benjamin Franklin invented a lot of things that we still use today. He invented swim fins when he was just 11 years old.
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Why Benjamin Franklin Invented The Urinary Catheter
Benjamin Franklin is famously remembered for inventing things like bifocals and the lightning rod. But did you know he also invented a flexible catheter?
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Why George Washington Never Had Kids Of His Own
George Washington was the father of a nation, and several stepchildren, grandkids, nephews, and nieces. But funnily enough, he never had children of his own.
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The Meaning Of The Leviathan In The Bible Explained
As described in the Old Testament portion of the Bible, Leviathan is a sea creature that fears no one but is feared by all of mankind. What does it symbolize?
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The Civil War Battle That Also Took Place In Yorktown
Yorktown often sparks thoughts of the Revolutionary War. But years later, the region was home to another battle during the Civil War.
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Here's What We Know About Jeffrey MacDonald's Military Service
Army Captain Jeffrey MacDonald remains in prison for the murder of his wife and two daughters. What do we know about his military service?
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Elena Vavilova: The Soccer Mom Who Was A Russian Spy
While most of them want to stay out of the spotlight, Elena Vavilova shared her espionage story in the book "The Woman Who Can Keep a Secret."
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This President Was One Of The Mexican-American War's Harshest Critics
One American president made a splash on the national political stage in 1847 with his opposition to the Mexican-American War.
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This Was The Most Delicate Commodity On The Silk Road
The Silk Road could have been named for any number of products or ideas traded on it, from tea to Buddhism to its most delicate commodity: glass.
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Here's Why Ethiopia Is At War With Itself
Ethiopia is one of Africa's oldest states, with deep ties to Abrahamic religions, and the only African nation to escape European colonization, until 1935.
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The US Government's Secret Plan To Terrorize American Citizens Explained
The threat of Communism from Cuba during the Cold War was real and imminent, or, at least that's what U.S. military generals wanted the public to believe.
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How Google Earth Helped Solve The Case Of A Brutal Execution
If the women and children were afraid, they didn't show it. In the disturbing video that made its rounds on social media, soldiers are leading the group.
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The Reason John Adams Once Pardoned A Man For Treason
President John Adams surprised many when he pardoned John Fries, who was part of a group of farmers protesting a tax on their lands, buildings, and slaves.
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Sergei Krikalev: The Truth About The Cosmonaut Left Behind In Space
Sergei Krikalev is a Russian cosmonaut, and for many years, he held the record for spending the most time in space - 804 days, nine days, and 39 minutes.
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