The Only People Outside The British Royal Family Given State Funerals
Over the course of British history, a handful of public figures not of royal descent have also been given the honor of a state funeral. Here is the full list.
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The Only US President Who Was A Citizen Of The Confederacy
Who's this one U.S. president who also happened to be a citizen of the Confederacy in his youth? Well, that would be Woodrow Wilson.
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The Biggest Scientific Discoveries Of 2021
There was a lot of amazing research in 2021, way too much to put in one article, so this list includes the ones with the most "wow" power.
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The One Messed Up Thing About These Christmas Movies Nobody Talks About
Here's the one messed up thing about these Christmas movies nobody talks about.
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Lesser Known Heroines Of World War I
WWI saw countless women picking up arms, working as spies, and entering the workplace and the laboratory. It was the complete opposite of what society expected.
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The Japanese Pantheon Of Gods Explained
Shinto – Japan's native religious system – provides a rather long roster of gods and spirits. This is the Japanese pantheon of gods explained.
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The Messed Up History Of The Zong Massacre
In 1781, over 100 enslaved African people lost their lives after being thrown overboard a British slave ship. This is the messed up history of the Zong massacre
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The Mysterious Lives Of Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid met during their stint with the Wild Bunch, criminals credited with numerous train and bank robberies.
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The Messed Up Truth About The 4th Of July
Every year, people get together and celebrate American independence. But here's the thing: the truth of the 4th of July is actually pretty messed up.
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The Biggest Halloween Hoaxes In History
Love it or hate it, Halloween is the time of year when everyone's just a little bit on edge. Creepy, scary hoaxes certainly don't help.
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Islands That Hold Dark Secrets
There's no shortage of islands that are still harboring some chilling secrets... so let's talk about those places.
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The Most Disturbing Thing About The Titanic Sinking Isn't What You Think
The sinking of the Titanic was a disaster, and over 1,000 people died. But here's why the death toll isn't the most disturbing part of the Titanic's sinking.
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Lesser Known Heroines Of WWII
Here are some of the lesser-known heroines of WWII, because without the contributions of women from all nations, the world today might be a very different place
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The Most Popular Baby Names From 100 Years Ago
Names go in and out of fashion. So what did the flappers, bootleggers, and Bright Young Things of 1922 name their kids? Read on to find out.
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Who Owns The Cecil Hotel?
With the release of Netflix's newest documentary series, many people are captivated with the story of the infamous downtown Hotel Cecil and its sordid history.
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The Controversy Behind The Man Who Helped Pioneer Unleaded Gasoline
Unleaded gasoline is just a fact of life in 21st century America, but it wasn't always so. Lead once was part and parcel of daily life, and not just gas.
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Who Was George Custer's Wife?
Many are at least familiar with the name George Custer and his mixed legacy as a military figure. Part of his lasting fame is due to his wife, Elizabeth.
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The Strange Origin Of Stockholm Syndrome
Kristin Ehnmark, one of the hostages, exhibited strange behavior. She had grown enamored of her captor.
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How Much Do The Vatican's Swiss Guards Get Paid?
The Swiss Guards are composed of highly-trained soldiers and marksmen. Besides personal protection, they carry out various ceremonial duties at the Vatican.
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The Jobs Prisoners Had In Alcatraz
Even Alcatraz prisoners who didn't have access to jobs had to get to work first thing in the morning.
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Meet Ann O'Delia Diss Debar: The Fake Medium Even Harry Houdini Complimented
Ann O'Delia Diss Debar was a dedicated con artist. So what kind of life did she lead that even Houdini had to begrudgingly admit to being impressed?
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This Is How The Ho No Hana Cult Started
Hogen Fukunaga started off as an electrician, who in 1987 realized that he was the reincarnation of both Jesus Christ and the Buddha. He started a cult.
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The Unexpected Religious Origin Of Celebrating A Jubilee
We tend to toss around words like "jubilee" and "jubilation" fairly loosely, but the history and concept behind them stretches back thousands of years.
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The Surprising History Of Camels In North America
Unless we're talking about a zoo of some sort, most people don't identify the history of camels with North America. And that is where most people are wrong.
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How Religious Was Queen Elizabeth II?
Queen Elizabeth II not only served as her nation's queen, but also as an important figure in the Church of England. Her faith was more than just a title.
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The Origin Of The Word Hazard Comes From An Unexpected Place
You might see hazard warnings when driving -- road conditions that are hazardous when wet. The roots of the word itself also involve a level of risk.
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The Untold Story Of The Delano Grape Strike
From simple beginnings, the Delano Grape strike grew to encompass an effort for fair, safe working conditions for farm laborers throughout the United States.
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