How LA's Skid Row Really Got Its Name
LA's Skid Row and its unhoused population need no introduction. But you might not realize that the name wasn't always the same - and its origins are surprising.
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What Happened To Theodore Roosevelt's Children?
Being the child of a U.S. president is a tall order - especially if your father was Theodore Roosevelt. Here's what became of Roosevelt's six children.
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Whatever Happened To AIM?
AIM, or AOL Instant Messenger, was extremely popular in the '90s and early 2000s. So what happened to it? Is it still around? You might be surprised.
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The Biggest Controversies From FDR's Presidency
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was both a lauded and reviled president, whose New Deal and World War II polices were both successful and mired in controversy.
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London's Secret World War II Tunnels Explained
Secret tunnels under London speak to a bygone past during major conflicts like World War II and the Cold War, espionage, and transatlantic communication.
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Killers Of The Flower Moon: Whatever Happened To Byron 'Bryan' Burkhart?
Unlike his brother Ernest and William Hale, Byron "Bryan" Burkhart never went to jail for his role in the Osage tribe murders. Here's what happened to him.
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Killers Of The Flower Moon: What Happened To The Real Mollie Kyle?
Mollie Kyle from "Killers of the Flower Moon" lost several family members in a plot to steal her family's money. Here's what happened to her.
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What Happened To The Real William Hale Depicted In Killers Of The Flower Moon?
Robert De Niro plays William Hale in Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" - but what happened to the real-life Hale? Here's what we know.
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Technology We Wouldn't Have Without World War II
While the atomic bomb is the most notable advancement to come out of World War II, there are a number of technologies that got their start during the war years.
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The Shocking True Story Of Prince Charles' Birth
On the night of November 14, 1948, Prince Charles was born to Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. It was not an easy birth for the future queen, though.
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The Scary Reason This Caribbean Beach Is So Dangerous
West End, the capital of Grand Bahama, is one of the most dangerous beaches in the Caribbean, and there's a particularly terrifying reason why.
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The Desert City That Became One Of The Richest In The Roman Empire
In 2012, a collaboration between Norwegian and Syrian researchers discovered the secret of Palmyra's habitability.
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The Truth About Pregnancy In Ancient Greece
In the Classical era of Ancient Greece, pregnancy and childbirth were seen as a biological imperative for the propagation of the human species.
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Where The Phrase 'Cat's Out Of The Bag' Came From
Anybody who's ever owned a cat knows that felines love a good box. Does that attraction extend to bags? Is that why we talk about letting cats out of bags?
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This Is The First President To Die At The White House
The death of a president while in office is always a national tragedy. The event becomes even more poignant when death occurs early in the president's term.
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Kamala Harris' Net Worth: How Much The VP Candidate Is Really Worth
Harris may not be a billionaire, but she is a millionaire several times over. She's in good fiscal shape even without her husband's contributions.
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All About The Pigeon-Operated Bombs Developed During WWII
During the war, both the Allies and Axis developed munitions that were remotely guided by radio, wire, and television in order to strike specific targets.
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Things People Do In Other Countries That Confuse Everyone
People in other countries do confusing things. It's a good thing the internet and airplanes have allowed us all to travel so much, right? ... right?
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Deadliest Terrorist Attacks In History
The purpose of terrorism is right there in the name. They are designed to sow fear, and the main way they achieve that goal is through destruction and death.
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What You Need To Know About The Mysterious Bennington Triangle Disappearances
In the quiet, peaceful woods around southwestern Vermont, many believe mysterious, dark forces are responsible for some strange occurrences and disappearances.
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What Is A Kibbutz Community?
If you look back to the early 20th century, you'll find an agricultural settlement called Degania, which paved the way for the kibbutz movement.
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Here's Why Amish Dolls Have No Faces
If you're unfamiliar with the beliefs and traditions of the Amish community, you might not understand why Amish dolls have no faces.
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First Ladies Who Were Actually Really Weird People
These first ladies were actually really weird people. Not all of them toed the line.
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True Stories Behind American Tall Tales
Everybody knows classic American tall tales about people like Paul Bunyan and Davy Crockett were exaggerated. But what's crazier is the truth behind them.
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World War II's Seriously Messed Up Aftermath
History textbooks paint the end of World War II as the end of the atrocities of the time, but World War II's effects were just beginning.
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The Troubled History Of Ponce De Leon
Many people associate the 16th-century Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León with the mythical Fountain of Youth.
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Jobs From 50 Years Ago That No Longer Exist
The world your grandparents grew up in bears shockingly little resemblance to the world we inhabit today, especially when it comes to jobs.
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