The Truth About The Carefully-Preserved Buildings From The 1893 World's Fair
The World's Fair buildings were meant to be temporary structures that came down at the end of the exposition. There are still two buildings that are preserved.
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What Is The Pageant Of Peace?
The Christmas season is not complete in the nation's capital without the annual Christmas tree lighting, and the month-long celebration of the Pageant of Peace.
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How A Faraday Cage Works
Electricity is one of the building blocks of modern society, touching every aspect of life. One of the scientists who plumbed its secrets was Michael Faraday.
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The 6 Foot Standard Depth For Graves Has Its Origins In A Europe Gripped By The Black Death
It's almost a common slang phrase these days -- describing someone who has died as now being six feet under, meaning buried -- but where did the phrase start?
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The Fascinating History Of The Didgeridoo
No, a "didgeridoo" isn't a wondrous, magical kids' toy of imagination brandished by Mary Poppins, nor is it a rare Dungeons and Dragons trinket from a wizard.
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What Some Believe The Symbols In The Winchester Mystery House Point To
Sarah wasn't necessarily happy with an inheritance or legacy that had been built on the backs of such "blood money" from Winchester firearms.
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Stalin's Bloodiest Executioner Killed A Staggering Number Of People
One of the tragic hallmarks of many dictatorial regimes is the body count of enemies, political and otherwise, the work of willing executioners.
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Everyday Hand Gestures That Are Offensive In Other Countries
Whether you're communicating "rock on!" or "Go away," hand gestures can deliver a message. But the gesture's message varies, depending on geography.
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The Untold Story Of The Woman Who Funded Tchaikovsky
Without the financial support of Nadezhda von Meck, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky may never have had the chance to create his incomparable compositions.
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The Unsolved Mystery Of 'Handbags' In Ancient Stone Carvings
Elements of ancient architecture and art do stand out and beg for explanation. Such is the case with the "handbags" seen on stone reliefs across the globe.
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The Most Powerful Criminal In History
It's a little weird that you can just Google known criminal organizations and up pops a list of "top 5" crime syndicates on Fortune, like Oscars favorites.
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The Wild Truth Behind The German U-Boat Sunk By A Toilet
Despite the best efforts of engineers, designers, and construction crews, things can go south on all kinds of vessels -- cars, spacecraft, even submarines.
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Here's How Long It Really Took For The Titanic To Sink
More than 100 years later, the Titanic fascinates and saddens the world. Researchers continue to study the tragic event, discovering new information.
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Diaries From Famous People Published After They Died
Maybe you snooped into a sibling's dresser and discovered a badly-hidden diary. And proceeded to read. The diaries of deceased celebrities are hot items, too.
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What Really Happened At Queen Elizabeth II's First Ever Royal Jubilee?
British monarchs celebrate jubilees -- significant milestones of years on the throne. As the longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has noted several.
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The Unfriendliest State In The United States Has Been Revealed
here's a state that's considered the least friendly, and it's not New York or New Jersey. Nowhere near the Tri-State area.
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The Truth About The Absolute Silence In Alcatraz
Perhaps the harshest rule Warden Johnston implemented was the mandate of almost total silence throughout the prison.
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How Did People Clean Themselves Before The Invention Of Soap?
"Pig Pen" might have been in Charlie Brown's circle of acquaintances, but nobody really wants to encounter someone who doesn't regularly use soap and water.
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The Real Reason Victorians Sent 'Vinegar Valentines'
We worry today about the phenomenon of online bullying, but even the analog social media of the Victorian era saw its fair share of mean communication.
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The Mystery Behind Bugsy Siegel's Death
Perhaps no one is really surprised when a prominent mob figure like Bugsy Siegel is murdered. Is it any less surprising when the killer isn't found?
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This Was The Last Stagecoach Robbery In The Wild West
The last stage robbery in the Old West resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man, and introduced the first time a palm print became evidence in a U.S. court.
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Alex Jones' Infowars Pulled In A Ridiculous Amount Of Money Per Day At Its Peak
Infowars founder and media pundit Alex Jones is facing defamation trials over his comments about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012.
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Night Soil Men: Victorian England's Cesspit-Cleaning Professionals
Ranking up there with professional rat catchers, a night soil man did exactly what you might imagine: shovel waste out of cesspits in the middle of the night.
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Why It Wasn't Elliot Ness Who Brought Down Al Capone
Special agent in charge Eliot Ness set his sights on notorious mobster Al Capone and his Chicago gang, but he and his hand-picked team missed their mark.
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Did The Ancient Greeks Actually Use Marijuana?
Despite every generation making its unique contributions to human culture, the fact is, there's rarely anything new under the sun. Including cannabis use.
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Who Is The Woman Who Founded The World's Oldest Operating Library?
Libraries are often treasure troves, though not just of various items of information. They often serve as a community's gathering place, its heart.
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The Stunning Number Of Corgis The Queen Has Owned In Her Life
While dogs might be man's best friend, it is Pembroke Welsh Corgis that became Queen Elizabeth II's pet of choice. The love affair began on her 18th birthday.
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