Is The Curse Of The Wheaties Box A Real Thing?
The so-called Wheaties Curse has supposedly affected a number of athletes after their appearance on the cereal brand's box.
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The Reason Some Are Convinced Paul McCartney Is A Clone
Here's why some people still believe that Paul McCartney died in 1966 and was replaced by a lookalike, or clone, named William Campbell.
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Why The Regency Era In Britain Was Such A Wild Time
The Regency Era has often been depicted as austere and proper, when it fact it was a period of wild behavior and upheaval.
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What Really Happens To Mosquitoes During Winter?
Despite their virulence, most mosquito activity reaches its peak during the dog days of summer. But where do these little vampires go once it turns cold?
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The Real Reason Billy Joel Lost All Of His Money
You might expect Billy Joel wouldn't have to worry about his finances all too much. But the Piano Man once sang a song of financial woe.
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COVID-19 Found In Pet Cat In The U.K.
On Monday, July 27, 2020, Newsweek reported that a pet cat was diagnosed with the coronavirus in the UK.
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The Real Reason The North Star Is So Important
As children, we heard stories about the North Star. These weren't just stories, the North Star - Polaris - is actually a very important star for humanity.
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The Messed Up Truth Of The Egyptian Pharaohs
When we talk about pharaohs, we really are talking about ancient history -- Ancient Egyptian history, with a dollop of the Greeks thrown in for good measure.
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The Truth About The Widow Of Jesse James
Jesse, two children, and his wife, Zee -- Zerelda -- described as his "longtime sweetheart", married after a 9-year courtship, and a lifetime of being cousins.
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The Reason Plane Tires Don't Explode During Landing
Generally speaking, airplane tires don't explode during landings. There's some fascinating science behind why they don't.
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How Twisted Sister's Dee Snider Lost All His Money
"When I was in Twisted Sister, I put all my eggs in one basket," Snider told Canadian Business.
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42-Year Old Zamboni Driver Subs In And Wins NHL Game
Zamboni driver David Ayers starred in his own inspirational sports story when he was brought in as a replacement goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Origin Of Stonehenge's Sarsen Stones Uncovered
Weighing 20 tons and standing over sixty feet tall, the sarsens that form Stonehenge's main enclosure have inspired many questions, like Ylvis's "Stonehenge."
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The Shady Truth About Volkswagen
Volkswagen, the German automotive monolith, posted an ad on its social media accounts that was almost immediately characterized using words like "racist."
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Here's How Many People Have Been Members Of The Doobie Brothers
What started as a simple quartet of Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Dave Shogren, and John Hartman evolved into an ever-changing lineup.
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Why The Mayans Believed Sinkholes Led To The Underworld
The ancient Mayans relied on water-filled sinkholes called cenotes - which only exist in Mexico - for everything from drinking water to religious ceremonies.
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The Most Affectionate Cat Breed In The World
The ragdoll is a fairly new breed - it was developed in the 1960s from a population of feral cats in a Riverside, California neighborhood.
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The Tragic True Story Of 'Ax Handle Saturday'
Where were the police? "They were there," Yates insisted, "but it appeared as though they were there to protect the people who were beating us."
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Why Dozens Claimed To Be Marie Antoinette's Dead Son
Young Louis-Charles became heir to the French throne at four years old after the death of his brother.
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What Was Ed Kemper's Childhood Really Like?
Every tragic story has a tragic beginning, and that sentiment is immediately clear while perusing serial killer Ed Kemper's downright creepy upbringing.
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You Wouldn't Want To Meet Axl Rose In Real Life
Not many people these days talk about wanting to hang out with Axl Rose. And there are some decent reasons why.
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The Truth About Mount Rushmore's Secret Room
Situated in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore seems like the kind of monument you can take at face value. But there's more than meets the eye...
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Can Dogs And Cats Get The Coronavirus?
There are many things people are asking about COVID. For instance, what is the virus doing to your poor cats and dogs?
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The Cleanest Cat Breed You Can Own
Anyone who owns a cat knows that our feline friends sometimes bring mess into the house. Which breed is the cleanest?
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The Illegal Thing Connected To Bohemian Grove
Don't ask what's really going on at Bohemian Grove if you're not prepared to get some infuriating answers.
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Elvis Was Less Creative Than You Might Think. Here's Why
"It's all a big hoax, honey. I never wrote a song in my life," said Elvis.
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The Hidden Meaning Of The Clash's London Calling
"London Calling" by The Clash is truly iconic, so much so that it crashes into the 15th spot on Rolling Stones' list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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