What Is Israel's Iron Dome (And How Does It Work)?
Israel's Iron Dome was activated in 2011 - the same year Hamas took Gaza - after four years of development and testing. Here's how it works.
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Who Is Ismail Haniyeh, The Leader Of Hamas?
Ismail Haniyeh has been the leader of the terrorist organization Hamas since 2017. Here's everything we know about his radicalization and rise to power.
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The Ugly Truth About Mount Rushmore
Since before the United States was knee-high to a bald eagle, one person's majestic monument has been another's symbol of suffocating tyranny.
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The Illuminati Origin You Never Heard About
The Illuminati: of Earth's various groups of clandestine Orwellian overlords, they're the ones most likely to be aware that you're reading about them.
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What Is Gaza? 4 Things You Should Know
In October 2023 the terrorist group Hamas, which is based out of Gaza, attacked Israel. Here are four things you should know about the embattled territory.
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Reasons People Believe We Never Landed On The Moon
Here are some crazy reasons why people believe we never landed on the moon.
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The Top Halloween Costume The Year You Were Born
The top Halloween costume the year you were born is often a reflection of whatever blockbuster film or cultural phenomenon dominated the year before.
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False Facts Everyone Believes About Christmas
Here are false facts everyone believes about Christmas. Don't let the jolly, cheery lies trick you any longer.
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What Life Was Really Like For Women During The Civil War
A woman during the American Civil War had it pretty rough. Let's look back at the past to find out what life was really like for Civil War women.
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Kings Who Were Really Weird People
These kings were really weird people. Just be glad you weren't around when any of these men were in charge.
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Huge Bible Storylines That Completely Disappeared
The Bible is known as the "greatest story ever told," but its small stories don't hold up to narrative scrutiny. Here are Bible stories that never finished.
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Olympic Records That Were Held For The Shortest And Longest Time
Some Olympic records have lasted decades, others for just a few seconds. Here are some of the Olympic records that were held for the shortest and longest time.
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The Crazy True Story Of Nancy Astor, The First Woman In The UK Parliament
Nancy Astor wasn't your typical political heroine. Colorful, opinionated, but also racist and politically uninformed, here's the true story of Nancy Astor.
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Here's What Happened To The Bodies Of The Most Famous Kings In History
For every state funeral, there's a story of callous disregard and unmarked graves. Here's what happened to the bodies of the most famous kings in history.
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Deadliest Tsunamis Throughout History
Natural disasters, tsunamis are a reminder of the devastating power of nature. Here are some of the deadliest tsunamis throughout recorded history.
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10 Best Benjamin Franklin Inventions
From bifocal glasses and the eponymous Franklin stove to the flexible catheter and a spill-proof soup bowl, discover the 10 best Benjamin Franklin inventions.
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Awful Science That Led To Everyday Treatments
Humanity has come a long way from the early medicine that often did more harm than good, but some modern medicines are based in awful science.
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What Medieval Christmas Was Really Like
Medieval Christmas might seem like it would be totally different than modern Christmas, but there are some surprising similarities and enduring traditions.
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How Much Popular Items Cost 100 Years Ago Vs. Today
Doesn't it seem like prices are always going up? If that's what you think, then you're not alone. Here is how much popular items cost 100 years ago vs. today.
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The Messed Up Truth About What Happened After The Capitol Riots
For as violent as the 2021 Captiol riots were, the aftermath was just as messy. Here's the messed up truth about what happened after the Capitol riots.
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What Is Hamas?
Hamas initiated attacks on Israel in October 2023, but the terrorist group has been around for nearly four decades. Here's what they are and what they want.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Serial Killer John Christie
In the 1950s, Notting Hill, London, was home to cheap flats and slums. And a few gruesome murders. Here is the messed up truth of serial killer John Christie.
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Operation Gladio: The CIA's Secret Army In Europe
During the Cold War, there was meddling by the CIA, NATO, and MI6 in order to suppress communism. This is Operation Gladio: The CIA's secret army in Europe.
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Common Misconceptions About The Victorian Era
There's a fascination with the Victorian era, but not every belief about that period is true. These are some common misconceptions about the Victorian era.
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The History Of The Catholic Mass Controversy Explained
A centuries-old conflict between two wings of the Catholic Church came to light again in 2021. This is the history of the Catholic Mass controversy explained.
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Unsolved Mysteries Of 1950s America
Modern technology hasn't managed to explain away every mystery of the 1950s just yet. Here are some unsolved mysteries of 1950s America.
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18 Scandals That Rocked America's First Ladies
America's first ladies have been mostly scandal-free, but they have run afoul of the press occasionally. Here are some first ladies' most scandalous moments.
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