Whatever Happened To Hank Aaron's 755th Home Run Ball?
Milwaukee Brewers groundskeeper and baseball fan Richard Arndt was the lucky grabber of Aaron's historic hit (though he had no idea then that it was historic).
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The Reason Key West Made An Ordinance About Chickens
The feral chickens get fed so much they're quite fat and quite happy, and they're causing a lot of problems for the folks who actually live in Key West.
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Why The Eiffel Tower Was Only Supposed To Be Temporary
Originally built in 1889 in Paris, the Eiffel Tower has become one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.
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The True Story Of The Last Brit Executed For Treason
William Joyce, better known to the British public as "Lord Haw-Haw," was found to have betrayed his country by broadcasting propaganda for Nazi Germany.
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The Spiritual Practice Of Self-Mummification
Japanese Shingon monks followed Shugendo, described as a loose set of traditions and lore, and also practiced self-mummification.
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Creepy Things You'd Find In The Aztec Empire
The Aztec people have a reputation for shocking practices. Yet, they were vital parts of life. Here are creepy things you'd find in the Aztec empire.
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The Strangest Student Protests In History
As long as there have been students, there have been student protests, but the reasons that students protest are as varied as students themselves.
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The Truth About President George H.W. Bush's Military Career
President George H.W. Bush had an esteemed military career that included a Distinguished Flying Cross and three air medals for his service in World War II.
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The Strange History Of The Vice President's Residence
Vice presidents do have an official residence: Number One Observatory Circle. The address doesn't have as long a history as the presidential residence.
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How A Death Ray Turned Into Radar
It was a research race that was fueled, in part, by reports that the Nazis had already developed a death ray that was capable of destroying entire towns.
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Poet Laureates: The History Explained
While the position of poet laureate is relatively new in the US, the tradition dates back to 17th century England. The royal office was established in 1668.
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The Truth About Blackbeard's Ship, The Queen Anne's Revenge
The fearsome pirate Blackbeard captured a French slave ship, La Concorde, around 1717 and renamed it the Queen Anne's Revenge.
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The History Of The 21-Gun Salute Explained
When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States, the moment was honored with a traditional 21-gun salute.
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The Untold Truth Of The Pinkerton National Detective Agency
For over 75 years, the Pinkerton National Detective Agency terrorized workers' unions. This is the untold truth of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.
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Why Cowboys Rode The Range On Quarter Horses
The American Quarter Horse became the cowboy's ride of choice on the range for a number of reasons, which included the animal's cow sense.
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Creepy Things That Were Considered Normal In Medieval England
In medieval England, such things as bloodletting, public shaming and punishment, barbers as doctors, and much more were considered normal.
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The Crazy True Story Of Hanoi Hannah
Trịnh Thị Ngọ was also known by her adopted radio alias, Thu Hương, or "Autumn Wind." But U.S. troops colloquially knew her by yet another name: Hanoi Hannah.
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Why An Inauguration Like Biden's Won't Happen Again For 1,000 Years
There's something about the inauguration today that makes it unlike any other in American history, a detail that won't happen again for another 1,000 years.
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The Truth Behind The Disco Biscuit
Quaaludes became colloquially known as "disco biscuits" because of their popularity in discos -- the pills caused feelings of euphoria and reduced inhibitions.
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What Donald Trump's Final Days As President Were Like
Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20 will be different this year, as his predecessor refuses to join the ceremony and hand off the presidency.
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This Is Who Really Invented Radio
You've heard of the space race, where America battled the Soviet Union for supremacy in space exploration, but do you know about the radio race?
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The Truth About The Legally-Dead Woman Fighting To Prove She's Alive
Jeanne Pouchain has been legally dead for the past three years, yet she is actually still alive and kicking and trying to prove it.
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The Truth About Alberto Fujimori's Political Crimes
Alberto Fujimori may have become president of Peru in 1990 through democratic means, but he spent the next 10 years in power ruling with an iron fist.
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The Truth Behind The Invention Of The Soda Fountain
After soda water was touted for its perceived health benefits, the soda fountain was invented to sell carbonated water to the masses.
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The Secret Deal That Coca-Cola Has With The DEA
Coca-Cola has a deal with the Drug Enforcement Administration to get this essential ingredient for the secret Coke recipe.
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The Truth About The Man Who Invented The Piano
Bartolomeo Cristofori is the man who invented the piano more than 300 years ago but hardly anyone knows his name.
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What Being An Ancient Egyptian Embalmer Was Really Like
The embalmers of Egyptian mummies loom large in civilization. Yet little is known about them. Recent discoveries and research have shed new light.
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