How Vladimir Putin Really Feels About Religion
Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of those looming political characters who embodies a certain mystery and power that warrants a little side-eye.
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Why We Still Don't Know What's In North Korea's Secret Room 39
North Korea has a lot of secrets, but few are more dastardly than the goings on behind the door of Room 39. Here's some of what North Korea does in that room.
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The Real Human Cost Behind The Building And Maintenance Of Dubai
In many ways, Dubai is something of a marvel of the modern world, with its terraformed expanse of skyscrapers, futuristic gardenscapes, theme and water parks.
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The Truth About Salvador Dali's Politics
Surrealists supported communism and the French Communist Party, which Dali seemingly believed in as well. But he soon developed a fascination with fascism.
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The CIA Allegedly Considered Assassinating This Major Whistleblower
The CIA is at the center of new allegations claiming that the American agency formulated a plot to assassinate a well-known global whistleblower.
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The Truth About Ted Bundy's Time In Politics
Here's what we know about the few years Ted Bundy spent working in Republican politics.
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The Donald Trump Ancestor Who Paved The Way For His Wealth
Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, acquired his wealth through a variety of business deals, and of course, through his family.
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The 'Freedom Phone' Explained
Finman is, in fact, peddling a phone. "Comparable to the best smartphones on the market," with a "superfast processor," all for $499.99 — the Freedom Phone.
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The Staggering Number Of Citizens Killed By Venezuela's Government In 2018
What led Venezuela to the point of killing such a high number of its own citizens? Complicated events and compounding instability all contributed.
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The Real Reason John Walker Lindh Joined The Taliban
John Walker Lindh was an American sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to aiding the Taliban, but was released after 17 years.
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The Stunning Amount The United States Spent On The Afghanistan War
The funding for the Afghanistan War — which could have been invested in healthcare, clean energy, or infrastructure — cost American taxpayers a stunning amount.
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The Only Way Queen Elizabeth Says She'd Give Up The Throne
Queen Elizabeth is 95 years old, but she's not stepping down anytime soon. This is the only thing she says will cause her to give up the throne.
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What Even The Smallest Nuclear War Would Look Like
Nuclear weapons were a terrible idea. Even the smallest nuclear war would have devastating effect across the globe. Here's what would happen.
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What Would Happen If The United States Never Paid Back Its Debt?
Despite being one of the richest countries in the world, the United States has long been a country in debt, and in recent years, the amount it owes has grown.
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Here's How Intense Putin's Private Security Is
Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin's private security detail is particularly intense when compared to those of other world leaders.
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What's Really Going On With The Line 3 Pipeline?
The Line 3 pipeline being constructed by Enbridge has faced a series of legal challenges, as well as pushback from Indigenous nations and environmental groups.
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Mullah Baradar: The New Taliban Leader Of Afghanistan
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar was a co-founder of the Taliban along with three other men, and he serves as the Taliban's political chief.
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Why Vladimir Putin Might Be Secretly Richer Than Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos has a ridiculous amount of money. Even more ridiculous than that: Russian President Vladimir Putin probably has more.
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How One Person Managed To Escape A North Korean Prison Camp
On January 2, 2005, a young man named Shin Dong-hyuk managed to escape North Korea's Camp 14, where he witnessed many atrocities.
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What Was Governor Andrew Cuomo's Net Worth When He Resigned?
Amid a sexual harassment scandal and an ongoing investigation, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is resigning from office.
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The Truth About Andrew Cuomo And Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul's Relationship
Amid serious allegations against outgoing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the spotlight is now on his relationship with his successor, Kathy Hochul.
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Just Resigned. Here's Why
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo officially announced his resignation on August 10 after months of mounting sexual harassment allegations from employees and others.
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The Truth About The Great Oil Heist Of 2011
Few things drive corporate greed with more acceleration than oil and money, and the Great Oil Heist of 2011 involves both of them.
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What Would Happen If No One Voted For President
Even with 239 million eligible voters in the U.S., nothing in the Constitution actually gives you the right to vote for president.
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Here's Why Women In Afghanistan Are Fighting To Use Their Own Names
Women's rights activist Laleh Osmany has started to fight against the controversial Afghanistan tradition of keeping women's names private.
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Could America Really Ban Bitcoin?
Many investors and monetary policymakers have questioned whether the United States might either enact regulations on cryptocurrency or even ban bitcoin.
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The US Government's Secret Plan To Give Weapons To Criminals Explained
The U.S. government ventured into the illegal and provided weapons to be sold to criminals in Arizona, a scheme that was named Operation Fast and Furious.
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