The Strange History Of Atlantis
The true, strange history of Atlantis is murky and varied, but it manages to rope in New Age religions, Nazis and a lot of other weird stuff.
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The Stars Of Storage Wars Before They Got Famous
The "Storage Wars" stars are definitely among the more relatable, everyday sort of people. Here are the stars of Storage Wars before they got famous.
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Strange Stories About The Desert That Will Keep You Up At Night
Deserts are packed full of strange tales, from odd lights to a deadly cryptid. Here are strange stories about the desert that will keep you up at night.
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Presidents Who Hid Their Poor Health From The Public
Before the internet, presidents were able to hide a lot - including major illnesses. Here are presidents who hid their poor health from the public.
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The Most Expensive Things You Can Do For Fun In Under 1 Hour
There are some interesting ways to drop an obscene amount of cash in 60 minutes or less. Here are the most expensive things you can do for fun in under 1 hour.
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Missing Persons Cases From The '80s That Shook The World
There was a time when kids were allowed to go out and explore their neighborhoods, but several high-profile disappearances in the 1980s caused some big changes.
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The Deadliest Battles In The History Of The World
War has existed for about as long as humans have walked the Earth. And the longer we've been around, we've gotten better at offing each other.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of Dorothy Forstein's Disappearance
It's a tragic fact of life that people disappear under mysterious, sometimes violent, circumstances. One of those cases is that of Dorothy Forstein in 1949.
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Christian Relics That Are Still Missing
While there's a ton of Catholic relics out there - including multiple skulls of St. John the Baptist - some of the biggest Biblical artifacts are still missing.
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The Criminal Organization Behind The American Mafia
The birth of the American Mafia started when a handful of Sicilian immigrants landed in New York in the mid-1800s to escape their crimes.
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Bodybuilder 'Killer Sally' McNeil's Disturbing History Of Violence
Bodybuilder Sally McNeil went to prison for murdering her husband, Ray, with a pair of shotgun blasts, but was that just the latest in her string of violence?
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Government Protests In Sri Lanka Explained
Sri Lanka has exploded into the headlines, as civic unrest manifested itself in opposition to the ruling family, inflamed by skyrocketing inflation.
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Why Do People Want To Change The Idaho-Oregon State Line?
The reasons the state lines of the 50 United States are drawn the way they are are varied, having to do with politics, geography, culture, etc.
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Rulers Through History Who Executed Family Members
History is full of rulers who had no reservations about executing anyone, except family. There are a few exceptions. Here are rulers who executed family.
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Ancient Techniques We Haven't Been Able To Improve Upon
Despite all our advances, there are some ancient techniques we still can't do better than our ancestors. Here are techniques we haven't been able to improve on.
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12 Things You Should Never Do In Britain
The people who live in Britain have plenty of very strict cultural rules. Here are things you should never do in Britain.
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The Scary Reality Of Being A Journalist
From crossfire in war zones to violent threats from psychopaths online, working in news media can be dangerous. This is the scary reality of being a journalist.
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Ghost Army: World War II's Inflatable Army Explained
The Ghost Army was a group of just a few hundred men tasked with using artistic and creative ability to change the course of entire battles in WWII.
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Who Were The Brothers Grimm?
Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, and Snow White are but a few of the characters beloved by generations of children and adults alike.
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The World's Most Violent Cities You Should Avoid
From third world towns to major North American metros, these are some of the most violent cities you should definitely avoid.
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Here's How Many Dead Bodies Have Been Found In The Hudson
The Hudson River was integral to New York City's meteoric rise but the famous body of water also has a darker side, as dozens of bodies are recovered each year.
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This Is America's Oldest Academic University
The first academic university in the United States was established just 16 years after the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth and is now one of its most prestigious.
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Inside The Aztecs' Theory About Life After Death
The Aztecs were a Nahuatl-speaking civilization that dominated Mesoamerica for about two centuries until the arrival and subsequent conquest of the Spaniards.
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The Quirky Item The Founder Of Doritos Was Reportedly Buried With
Arch West, the creator of Doritos, died of natural causes on September 20, 2011, at 97 years old - and, reportedly, had an interesting final request.
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The Time Harry Houdini Tricked Teddy Roosevelt
While on a ship, Roosevelt was in the latter stages of recovery from a previous trip to the Amazon when he ran across the world-famous magician Harry Houdini.
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Here's What Norse Pagans Believe Today
Even though Norse pagans try to go back to the source as much as possible, there is a different way of life for each individual, bound by shared values.
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What Was Wyatt Earp's Buntline Special?
Perhaps even larger than Earp's myth was that of his signature weapon, the epic "Buntline Special," a .45 Colt single-action revolver with a 12-inch barrel.
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