Foods You Should Never Feed Your Dog
Dogs will eat anything, up to and including, well, literally almost any food. Ay, there's the rub.
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The Truth About The Deadliest Battle In American History
Private Ezra Stickley of the 5th Virginia Infantry didn't leave the Battle of Antietam in one piece, and his horse fared far worse. Stickley said of his ordeal, "The third shell struck and killed my horse and bursting, blew him to pieces, knocked me down, of course, and tore off my right arm..."
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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Louis Armstrong
Behind Louis Armstrong's career, success, and fame, there was tragedy. The man nicknamed Pops and Satchmo didn't have an easy life by any stretch of the imagination, and even as he was taking to the stage and wowing fans, he struggled. Here's the tragic real-life story of Louis Armstrong.
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The Truth About Who Actually Discovered America
When asking who discovered America, "who" means which group of human beings. One thing's for sure -- it definitely wasn't Christopher Columbus.
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Here's What People Used Before Toilet Paper Was Invented
At this moment, there's a chance that you're staring at your phone, contemplating what to do next, having realized far too late in the game that there's no toilet paper left on the roll. Then, almost as an afterthought, "How did folks deal with this in the old days?"
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The Real Reason Spartacus Fought The Roman Empire
The name Spartacus is evocative, depending on your generation, either of salty premium cable violence or Kirk Douglas's all-consuming Marianas chin dimple. But what did this former gladiator really want to accomplish by taking on the Roman Empire?
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The Tragic Death Of Catherine Of Aragon
No doubt she knew the job was dangerous when she took it. After all, Catherine of Aragon was no stranger to palace intrigue -- she was the daughter of Spanish royalty, after all. But Catherine of Aragon's life would take a tragic turn as the years wore on.
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Times That U.S. Presidents Totally Lost It
Lots of presidents have had public and semi-public meltdowns — and it's not really surprising. Just try to take on all the problems of the free world and try not to have an occasional meltdown. And with that context, let's take a look at some of the times that American presidents totally lost it.
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The Violent History Of Angola Prison
The Louisiana State Penitentiary is named after the slave plantation that existed on that land where the prison now stands. The plantation took its name from the nation its slaves were taken from: Angola.
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The Accident That Led To Keith Richards' Brain Surgery
Keith Richards is many things: a legendary guitarist, an icon of rock and roll, and, perhaps most importantly, the real world representation of what happens to a cartoon coyote's body after decades of getting blown up by Acme products. One time he had an accident that required brain surgery...
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Here's How Much Waylon Jennings Was Worth When He Died
Jennings is certainly woven in the fabric of country music, but unfortunately, his tragic death in 2002 from diabetes complications took him away at just 64 years old. While it certainly didn't diminish his legacy, it's interesting to see how his comparatively early passing impacted his net worth.
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Here's How Johnny Carson Once Caused A Toilet Paper Shortage
Toilet. It's one of those words that's guaranteed to at least get a smile in the setup for a joke. Johnny Carson was the undisputed king of late-night TV in those days, used a TP reference in his opening monologue the night of December 19. Things quickly went down the pipe.
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Here's How Much John Mellencamp Is Really Worth
Whether you know him by his real name or the variations that have the word "cougar" in them, chances are you're aware of the name John Mellencamp. But you might not know how much money he's made...
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Is 'Dolphin-Safe' Tuna Really Safe For Dolphins?
Spotted dolphins are almost always spotted with large tuna in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Does the chicken of the sea naturally make a great wing man? Somebody ought to ask dolphins about that. Unfortunately, fishermen have bigger fish to fry, namely, the large tuna.
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The Biggest Scandals To Hit Animal Planet
Animal Planet is the place where people go to watch feel-good shows about animals. But now it's put more emphasis behind the cool people helping the animals than the animals themselves. Problem is, humans can mess up in bigger ways than animals. These are the biggest scandals to hit Animal Planet.
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The Truth About The Eiffel Tower's Secret Apartment
Designed by Gustave Eiffel for the centennial celebration of the French Revolution, the Eiffel Tower heralded a "revolution" in civil engineering. An imposing 1,063 feet tall, it could literally tower over older architectural marvels such as St. Peter's Basilica and Giza's Great Pyramid.
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Why Are Teslas So Expensive?
Teslas remain the vegan diet of the transportation world: healthier, yes, and a great way of communicating your superiority to your fellow man, but just too expensive for most people to realistically go for.
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The Cat Breed With The Strongest Bite
It's probably no surprise larger predators in the wild can summon up really significant bites. Among cats, there's one feline more ferocious than any other.
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Pop Culture Babies Ranked Worst To Best
Not all fictional babies are created equal, and for every cute little tree sapling that dances around with the Guardians of the Galaxy, there's also a creepy, young corporate mascot coming around to give you freakish nightmares. Here are the most famous pop culture babies ranked from worst to best.
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The Real Reason Syd Barrett Left Pink Floyd
As their induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame notes, Pink Floyd is a magnificent progressive band, a pioneering psychedelic rock group, and a stadium-filling crowd-pleaser all in one. While their most famous antics may have involved strange stories about flying pigs ...
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What Is Hydroxychloroquine And Why Is It Associated With The Pandemic?
In March 2020, an Arizona man died in an ill-fated attempt to become immune to COVID-19. He and his wife consumed a fish tank cleaner called chloroquine phosphate after confusing it with a similar-sounding malaria medication: chloroquine.
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The Truth About The Pandemic's Effect On Air Quality
Billions around the world are staying home, and as a result, air quality is improving. Here's the truth about the pandemic's effect on air quality.
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Secrets Airlines Don't Tell Passengers
Airlines won't tell passengers these secrets, but they could still affect you any time you fly.
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Strange Facts You Never Knew About Twins
Want to learn some strange facts about twins? We tackle the best and the weirdest, including secret twin languages and twin mind melds.
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Actors Who Were Tragically Injured On Set
On a film set, sometimes a stunt seems minor and like no big deal. If the actor is feeling bold and the production's insurance will cover it, it's probably fine, right? But sometimes, accidents can happen and actors can end up majorly hurt. Here are actors who were tragically injured on set.
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The Untold Truth Of Jean Lafitte, The Pirate Of New Orleans
The truth about the life of Jean Lafitte, the pirate of New Orleans, is shrouded in mystery, while myths, legends, hoaxes, and forgeries abound.
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The Truth About 5G's Impact On The Pandemic
Some say that the wavelength used by 5G networks was designed to incapacitate the human immune system, others that the towers themselves were being used to transmit the disease.
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