The Youngest Person Accused In The Salem Witch Trials Might Surprise You
The Salem witch trials led to the hanging of 19 women and the subsequent imprisonment of not just women, but also men and children.
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What Does OK Stand For And Where Did It Originate?
Words are one thing. They're made up of letters (at least one, anyway). What about the words that are made up of the initials of other words?
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The Creepy Truth About The Bones Found In Benjamin Franklin's Home
When examinations uncovered that the human bones found in his former residence were 200 years old, this raised the question: Was Franklin also a serial killer?
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The Unsolved Mystery Of The Ancient Roman Dodecahedron
For all of our faults and foibles, human beings can also be pretty neat and clever, right? This is why people, not aliens, built the Pyramids at Giza.
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Where Did The Phrase Fall Off The Wagon Come From?
There are those who are always willing to let the good times roll, especially in terms of a drink or three. For others, recreational alcohol is abhorrent.
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Why The Food From The Middle Ages Was Dangerous
One of the everyday dangers of life in the Middle Ages was something that should have helped prolong life but often didn't. Their food could kill them.
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How An Ancient Supernova Is Affecting Us All Right Now
Professor Anton Waller, a nuclear physicist, has discovered evidence the Earth has possibly been traveling through a dust cloud for the last 33,000 years.
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The Dangerous Terrorist That Influenced The Tsarnaev Brothers
The bombs detonated at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013 destroyed lives and property and permanently damaged Americans' sense of safety at home.
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The Real Reason William Tecumseh Sherman Left The Military The First Time
The "total warfare" tactics Sherman employed during the Civil War permanently changed the face of military conflict for generations to come.
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How Elvis' Stage Fright Changed The History Of Dance
Numerous performers have used what might be seen as a physical drawback to their advantage -- Humphrey Bogart's lisp. Curly Howard's gait. Elvis's dance moves.
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Details You Didn't Know About H.H. Holmes' Murder Castle
Something sinister was going on in the Chicago hotel of Dr. H.H. Holmes, not more than three miles from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition grounds.
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Who Is Buried At The Taj Mahal?
No question but the Taj Mahal is one of the most famous architectural accomplishments in the world. What's not as well known is the purpose behind it.
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The Truth About The Invention Of The Computer Mouse
Where would humanity be, in this brave new world of Internet-connected absolutely everything, without the humble computer mouse? Thank Douglas Englebart.
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Why Queen Elizabeth II's Catafalque Holds Great Significance
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, all manner of ceremonial tradition is being utilized to celebrate her service to her nation. Some items can seem obscure.
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The Story Behind Albert Einstein's UFO Letter
UFOs have been a constant source of speculation in both the public and scientific community. Here's what Albert Einstein said in his famous UFO letter.
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Nikola Tesla's Unbelievable Real-Life Story
This is Nikola Tesla's unbelievable real-life story. Being smarter than Thomas Edison doesn't always help you in life.
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Eduard Einstein: What You Should Know About Albert Einstein's Forgotten Son
Albert Einstein, the renowned physicist whose wild grey hair has become an iconic symbol of scientific genius, once had a son with a remarkable mind of his own.
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Here's What The Bible Really Says About Suicide
Here in the United States, there are suicide prevention hotlines and crisis centers, and helpful websites abound. But what does the Bible say?
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The Craft Of Sand Art Is Older Than You Think
Some forms of art seem quite temporary -- an unrecorded life performance, perhaps. But art created from sand might take that idea of temporary to a new level.
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The Adorable Mystery Of Winged Cats
PetMD reported scientists in China discovered a cat with what seemed to be wings growing on its back.
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What Queen Elizabeth II Really Thinks Of Mick Jagger
Perhaps the biggest beef between Queen Elizabeth and the now Sir Mick Jagger was due to his relationship with Princess Margaret, her little sister.
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King Charles' Official Coin Portrait Reveals A Striking Difference From Elizabeth's
The image of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom is found throughout that society, from postage stamps to coins. No surprise that tradition is involved.
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Why Is War Eagle Auburn University's Battle Cry?
Some college traditions have deep, deep roots in history. That's clearly the case with Auburn University students shouting "War Eagle!" during games.
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The Library Of Congress Has The Final Possessions Of This Popular President
One of the Library of Congress's more surprising holdings are the final possessions of President Lincoln -- items found in his pockets after he was killed.
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The True Origin Of Funeral Eulogies
It's common to advise against speaking ill of the dead. Eulogies -- usually spoken, a message about someone who has died -- tend to be complimentary.
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How Citizenship Really Works In Vatican City
Vatican City State has a number of unique characteristics. For starters, it's entirely surrounded by another city (Rome) and another country (Italy).
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What Do Reindeer Have To Do With Christmas?
Santa could just as easily have used horses or some other speedy creature, but reindeer have become an important part of the jolly saint's modern-day image.
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