The name Harry Houdini conjures images of an escape artist who was above and beyond everyone else in the business. Which is great, but how much did the gig pay? How much money would he have the ability to amass over a lifetime? What was Harry Houdini's net worth at the time of his death?
Read MoreThe short answer is that Jimmy Buffett is worth quite a bit. But before his intensely relaxed stardom and ceaseless search for Five O' Clock, Jimmy Buffett was born a Christmas baby, on December 25, 1946, in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Read MoreDavy Crockett was the original American badass. We know quite a bit about him from all the tall tales that followed in his wake, but what about his sons?
Read MoreAh, yes, Conor McGregor! As Biography tells us, you're looking at the biggest, brightest star the MMA has ever seen. But how much is that star worth?
Read MoreAlexander the Great recognized that rigorous discipline, unity, and uniformity were the lifeblood of his killing machine, aka his massive army. But he would try his troops' patience too much, prompting his remarkable army to mutiny. This is the reason Alexander the Great's army revolted.
Read MoreThere's a case to be made that the United States is secretly the most dangerous nation on Earth. Not because of rampant gun violence but rather its damnable knack for making other nations dangerous. But which of those other nations is worst? This is the most dangerous country in the world to visit.
Read MoreThe toilet water that helps birth giant sewer fatbergs like the infamous one in London is swimming with the cumulative filth of countless people. But the bowl-emptying woosh in your own home might also be spraying you with liquid icky. Here's how dirty toilet water really is.
Read MoreWhen Variety asked Sylvester Stallone about the greatest regret of his career, the actor didn't hesitate: "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot." And he had Arnold to blame.
Read MoreVlad the Impaler was a pretty nasty dude who loved staking people. So what poor woman had to marry this dude? Well, Vlad’s wife was a woman who found herself in a world of intrigue and, obviously, a lot of impaling.
Read MoreHenry VIII was King of England. And that meant all of England. Case in point: Hampton Court Palace, probably the most lavish of Henry's numerous residences during his time on the throne.
Read MoreFew historic figures have inspired interest, argument, and speculation like Cleopatra VII. Here's the story of her daughter, Cleopatra Selene II.
Read MoreWhen Bill Gates tells you certain future technologies are worth paying attention to, it's probably a good idea to take a listen.
Read MoreIf you're familiar with the song 'Never Learn Not to Love,' it’s probably because you know that it’s a Beach Boys song … written by Charles Manson. But how did this beloved band and infamous criminal cross paths? Well, get ready for a strange story.
Read MoreBecause nature's cruelty knows no bounds, dogs have to worry about contagious, cancerous tumors that can spread when two dogs start behaving more like the birds and the bees.
Read MoreSometimes evolution is the best engineer. In a development that sounds more like a plot from a Neil Stephenson novel, an Office of Naval Research-backed project has discovered a method to utilize locusts -- yes, actual locusts -- as bomb-sniffing cyborg reconnaissance tools.
Read MoreAndre the Giant, if anyone, could best be described as a 'titan of the industry.' But his ability to down copious amounts of alcohol is almost as legendary as his prowess within the wrestling ring. But how much, say, beer could the man really drink? Let's find out!
Read MoreThe common options for getting rid of your body after death carry steep environmental burdens, which is why some scientists are now recommending the new and exciting method of giving your body up for compost. Consider it a final gift to the world which created you.
Read MoreTwo unequivocal truths of this world are that working on an oil rig is an incredibly dangerous profession, and dogs with jobs are a delight. Thanks to the literal geniuses at the engineering and robotics company Boston Dynamics those two truths are about to collide.
Read MoreRain. Sometimes more than we need, sometimes not nearly enough. But what you really want to know is whether rain water is actually safe to drink as is.
Read MoreBorn Juan Pablo Escobar, Sebastián Marroquín was the son of cutthroat kingpin and Medellin cartel founder Pablo Escobar. He was just 16 when his infamous father perished in a hail of gunfire. Here's his story.
Read MoreDespite presiding over the smallest country in the world, the Pope is one of the most influential leaders of the world, what with the whole "head of one of the world's most influential religions" situation and everything. But how much is he paid?
Read MoreIf you were to ask most kids to name one of the world's greatest inventions, they'd probably list the Popsicle. Sweet, cold, and such a perfect dessert for kids that they could've been designed by one, and in fact, they were.
Read MoreIt's difficult to imagine what it would be like finding out that the person you trusted most in the world has been hiding a dangerous secret for your entire relationship. But that's the reality that faced Elizabeth Kloeper over a series of horrific reveals throughout the 1970s.
Read MoreIn the late 1990s, few NBA players seemed more uniquely qualified to enter a pro-wrestling ring than Dennis Rodman. On the court, Rodman wasn't just a Chicago Bull; he was a pit bull, and a very bad boy at that.
Read MoreFirst of all, the only thing we know for sure about Davy Crockett is that he is, indeed, dead. (He was born in 1786. This math is not difficult.)
Read More83% of cellphones lost in the city of Tokyo ultimately found their way back into the pockets of their rightful owners last year. In a city of 9.2 million people, that might seem like a remarkable accomplishment, but it's normal with a lost and found system that should be the envy of the world.
Read MoreThere are many things a human body simply can't do without. A lack of food, water or air can easily kill us in awful ways, but there's another, stranger danger that most people don't really think about: Not being able to sleep.
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