How Long Can Wildfires Burn?
Every year we hear about massive ongoing wildfires burning somewhere on the planet, encroaching on populated areas. Here's how long they can burn.
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What You Can Expect If King Charles Dies Before Camilla
The rules of royalty can be confusing, especially for those no longer living under monarchy. Here's what will happen if King Charles dies before Camilla.
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What Is The British Trooping Of The Colour?
It's a safe bet that every country on Earth has its own public displays of spectacle and pageantry. Certainly the United Kingdom qualifies on that score.
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How High Does The Air Quality Index Go?
The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) has become more common metric in recent years, as yearly wildfires ravage forests across America. But how high does the AQI go?
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The Last Time A British Royal Testified In Court Was Over A Century Ago
The last time a British royal testified in court was over a century ago when heir to the throne Prince Albert Edward took the stand.
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The Deadliest Train Accidents In History
There have been hundreds of tragic railway accidents over the past two centuries. These are a few of the deadliest train wrecks in human history.
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What Happened To Napoleon's Son?
Napoléon Bonaparte is one of the most notable historical figures in the history of Western civilization. So what happened to his only legitimate child?
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The Messed Up World Of Andrew Tate
In 2022, Andrew Tate became one of the most searched names on Google, although the reasons were quite disturbing. Here is the messed up world of Andrew Tate.
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The 'Grim Reaper' From King Charles' Coronation Revealed
Did you spot it? Some viewers watching the coronation of King Charles III from home noticed a black-robed figure in the background at Westminster Abbey.
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The FBI Documents Detailing A Plot To Kill Queen Elizabeth In 1983 Explained
In 1983, the Federal Bureau of Investigation was working overtime to try and stop what the agency had deemed a credible threat to Queen Elizabeth's life.
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Who Is On Every U.S. Bill?
You probably know which American icons are featured on $1, $5, and $10 bills. But can you name the statesmen who graced $500, $1,000, and $10,000 bills?
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Why Nuns Wear Black
Nuns live according to three tenets and incorporate prayer, cooking, working, and more at specific times. So why do they wear black? Let's take a look.
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The Most Feared Men In The U.S.
American history is littered with the names of men who sowed terror throughout the nation. Here are some of the most feared men in the U.S.
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The Real Meaning Behind Puff The Magic Dragon
"Puff, the Magic Dragon," by Peter, Paul, and Mary is a '60s classic. But what's it actually about? Is it about smoking dope? Or is it a family-friendly tale?
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Cities Around The World That Are Sinking
There are many large urban population centers around the world that are literally sinking - and if drastic measures are not taken some of them could disappear.
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The Estimated Number Of Deaths On The Oregon Trail Is Probably More Than You Think
The real Oregon Trail, though, was of course the absolute pits. Around 10-15 people died for every mile -- about one in 20 of those headed west.
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What The Final 12 Months Of Elvis' Life Were Like
Few if any figures in rock and roll history are as timeless -- or controversial -- as Elvis Presley.
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Why Independence Rock Was Such An Important Landmark On The Oregon Trail
One of the landmarks along the Oregon Trail is Independence Rock in Wyoming. The rock is considered the halfway point for many travelers heading west.
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The Mystery Of Why Paul Newman Showed Up On Richard Nixon's Opponents List
Richard Nixon's "Opponents List" is exactly what it sounds like - a list of people his administration deemed to be a threat. On that list was one Paul Newman.
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Why These Famous Historical Figures Were Acquitted Of Murder
Lizzie Borden's acquittal has become the stuff of legend, but she's not the only famous historical figure who was accused -- and then acquitted -- of murder.
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Drivers Killed During The Indy 500
Few things are more American than the Indy 500: It's even held on Memorial Day weekend. But some drivers have paid for the sport with their lives.
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5 Things In Antarctica That Can Be A Death Sentence
Antarctica remains one of Earth's final frontiers. The entire continent is a stony, frozen, barren expanse of snow drifts, craggy peaks, and shifting glaciers.
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Why It's Illegal To Own A Bald Eagle Feather
Despite being harmless in itself, the taking of a bald eagle feather is technically illegal and could land you a hefty fine - or even prison time.
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Rita Jenrette: Texan Playboy Model Turned Italian Princess
Princess Rita Jenrette Boncompagni Ludovisi left her stately Italian villa - Casino dell'Aurora - for the last time in April 2023 as paparazzi snapped photos.
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The Deadliest Bus Accidents Ever
When things do go bad on a bus, they do so in a very dramatic way. Here are some of the deadliest bus accidents from around the world.
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Why Graves Of The Unknown And Poor Are Called Potter's Fields
Some of society's most marginalized, particularly the poor and homeless, might remain unrecognized in death. Why are their graves called potter's fields?
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Why Djibouti Has So Many Foreign Military Bases
Located on the eastern coast of the African continent near the Middle East, it's very easy to overlook Djibouti in favor of its more well-known neighbors.
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