Snake Island is home to one of the deadliest snake species in the world and oh yeah, there are literally thousands of these golden lancehead snakes on Snake Island. Also Snake Island is a mere 110 acres, so the density of golden lanceheads on Snake Island is pretty darned high.
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For centuries, Cleopatra has been celebrated for her beauty. You only have to watch like 10 of the bazillions of Cleopatra movies to know that beauty was pretty much right there on the top of Cleopatra's list of fine qualities. But how beautiful was the famous queen of Egypt, really?
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If you still think there are nine planets in the solar system, we've got some bad news. In 2006, Pluto's relationship status with our Solar System was officially downgraded from "Planet" to "It's complicated." Why? Turns out its fall from grace was astronomy's version of "it's not you; it's me."
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It's an attractive idea, that the deserts are filled with tombs and lost arks to raid, protected by a series of fun but challenging puzzles. So what's stopping you from renewing your passport, buying a big hat, and bullwhipping your way across ancient Cairo? Get ready for disappointment, adventurer.
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The Amish depicted as ultra-pious, blandly clad people with big beards, bonnets, and no modern technology or electricity. They lead a harsh, humble existence, but the upside is that their faith exempts them from paying taxes. Except for when they do. It's complicated.
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We're an unusually grabby species of primate, looking to claim ownership of anything we see. Little wonder then that at certain points in our history, would-be conquerors have looked up at the luminous orb in the night sky and said "gimme!" But is it possible to own the moon? And if so, who does?
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While John F. Kennedy set plans into motion to send men to the moon, he was killed long before it happened. Instead, President Richard Nixon completed the mission. But you can't send a rocket to the moon and back without incurring huge risks, so Nixon needed a contingency plan, just in case.
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Jaws scared a generation of moviegoers away from the water. But the nightmarish incidents that occurred in a little New Jersey town in 1916 are scarier than anything in the movies. So prepare yourself as we explore the messed-up true story behind Jaws.
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Hawaiians are a proud people with strong traditions. But what was their country like before the United States showed up?
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We've all been there: we've got a new mattress, and we see that big, scary tag on the side, warning that it's illegal to remove. The idea that it's illegal to remove a mattress tag is sort of a misconception. Yes, it's against the law to yank the tag, it's just not illegal for you to do it.
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Acting as president of the United States is a wild and crazy ride that could leave anyone reeling upon completion of their term. So it's a good thing that no matter how heavy the burden of life and death decision making becomes, every president is afforded a six-figure income for life.
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St. Patrick is a renowned saint, but not everyone may know he was a real person who lived in the fifth century. Here's everything we know about St. Patrick.
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The Crusades were a pretty violent time for Europe and the Middle East. Tragically, though, the violence isn't the only thing that would kill you if you lived during the Crusades. Here's why you would never survive the Crusades.
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The card at UFC 239 was stacked, but the fight between Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren turned out to be all anyone could talk about after it produced the fastest knockout in UFC history. Here's the tale of the tape and the story behind the fastest knockout in UFC history.
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His name was Joseph Merrick. He was talented, intelligent, and "a gentle, affectionate and lovable" person.
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Chernobyl is one of the worst nuclear accidents ever, but the USA had its own mess-up: the 1979 nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island. Three Mile Island wasn't as bad as Chernobyl, but it was a big mess. Here are secrets they tried to hide about the nuclear disaster at Three Mile Island.
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Royals tend to live way more dramatic lives than their subjects. History is filled with stories of monarchs living large from the moment they are born.
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When P.T. Barnum's name comes up these days, it's mostly for one of two reasons. Either someone loved him in The Greatest Showman or someone really loves animal crackers. But in real life, P.T. Barnum was a pretty darn complicated person. Here's the messed up truth of P.T. Barnum.
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Freakshows. They're a weird thing, but here are some people who made performing in them their bread and butter.
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Put simply, death. Just a massive, horrifying amount of violent death occurred during this period of discussion, be it from war, famine, or more war. Go ahead and count your lucky stars that you weren't born in pre-modern China, a time when some seriously messed up things happened.
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These messed up things actually happened during World War II. And it's so much worse than you think.
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Almost as long as television has existed, game shows and trivia quiz shows have been big draws. Once game shows realized throwing huge amounts of money around could bring in the eyeballs, they upped the ante. But some contestants sent them packing. Here are the biggest payouts in game show history.
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Scientists don't just work on new technology and advancement; they also try to solve old mysteries. Here are mysteries scientists just can't explain.
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Dragons, giants, White Walkers, and that weird thing Melisandre gave birth to in a cave — everyone knows Game of Thrones is all just fantasy. But there are a lot of historical parallels in Game of Thrones, and George R.R. Marting included many of them intentionally.
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We've learned a lot about JFK in the decades since his death, and a lot of it changes the narrative.
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The most disturbing part of Pearl Harbor for most will be the death and destruction, and those were indeed horrible. But the numbers don't tell the whole story.
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Billy the Kid is one of the most notorious Wild West outlaws. That's extra impressive when you know that Billy the Kid died at just 21 years old. How did he become a legend in such a short time? Here's the sad, true story of Billy the Kid.
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