19-Foot Alligator: The Fascinating True Story
"Giant alligator" is an attention grabber. How big is the biggest gator?
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12 Times Rocketman Lied To You
This playful portrayal tries to tell us a story about John's life, and unfortunately that's where Rocketman often goes wrong.
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Royals Who Married Their Relatives
Historically, the rules of royal marriages have been completely bizarre to normal people.
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The Bizarre Truth About The No Man's Sea Fort
Britain's No Man's Fort has had a long, arduous story, going from military stronghold to a luxury hotel over the course of its nearly 160-year history.
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The Reason All Primates Haven't Evolved Into Humans
A 2015 article by anthropological geneticist Jennifer Raff points out the questions commonly posed by creationists and people confused by evolution.
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The Word Moody Originally Had A Much Different Meaning
The original meaning of the word moody is a far cry from the way we understand it today, but it's possible the two meanings do share a commonality.
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Why These Comedians Got Arrested For Performing Their Act
Comedians are society's canary-in-the-censored-coalmine, and the consequences they face often reflect what the rest of us are or are not allowed to say.
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Surprising Things We Learned From Watching White Hot: The Rise & Fall Of Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch was once a titan of teen fashion, but as detailed in the documentary White Hot, the company was plagued with scandals.
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The Truth About How Much Junk Humans Have Created
Humans have a serious problem with creating junk. All of the junk humans have created has ushered in the Anthropocene age.
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Awesome Star Trek Concepts We Never Got To See
Star Trek writers and executives have had a lot of ideas, but most get red-shirted before they hit the airwaves. It's too bad, because some sounded awesome.
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The Craziest Disease Conspiracy Theories
These people aren't nitwits but knitters who create complex narratives. Here are some of the nuttiest conspiracy theories.
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How Maria Earned Debbie Harry A Spot In The Guinness Book Of Records
One sign of a thriving recording career is sales -- sometimes astronomical figures are involved. Will that get you into the Guinness World Records?
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The Most Dangerous Wrestling Move Ever Attempted
Longtime fans of the WWE will no doubt be familiar with these six words: "Please don't try this at home."
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The Most Controversial Movies Of All Time
These are the most controversial movies of all time, and they aren't for the faint of heart ... or stomach.
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What Life Was Like For U.S. Marshals In The Wild West
In the Wild West, deputies of the U.S. Marshals Service were tasked with law enforcement and capturing fugitives, and their jobs could be quite dangerous.
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Most Bizarre Bathrooms On Earth
Most places don't think much about designing a memorable bathroom, though you can sometimes find a truly memorable, bizarre place to take care of your business.
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Real Hidden Treasures Still Waiting To Be Found
Billions of dollars worth of treasure still await the right adventurer to turn them into a retirement plan for the next ten generations of their family.
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Bizarre Things That Only Exist In Russia
Here are some of the strangest things you can find in the frozen tundra we call Russia.
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What Happened To Osama Bin Laden's Family After 9/11
Osama bin Laden had plenty of wives and children, and not all agreed with him. Here's what happened to bin Laden's family.
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Pro Athletes Who Are Actually Really Weird People
These pro athletes are actually really weird people, but at least they're good at playing games!
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Weird Organisms That Are Living On Your Body Right Now
Humans are pretty weird organisms on their own, but we also play host to lots of other weird organisms.
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The Chilling Details Of The Green River Killer
Through the 1980s and 1990s, authorities in Washington were stymied by a rising body count — all thanks to a murderer known as the Green River Killer.
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Oscars The Academy Should Take Back
You know the Academy Awards, aka the Oscars. Did you know that sometimes, the Academy gets it wrong? Shocking, yes.
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How Rocketman Ignored Elton John's True Story
Instead of a conventional retelling of its subject's life and times, Rocketman proudly identifies as an "epic musical fantasy." This approach comes at a price.
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The Wannsee Conference Of 1942: The Birthplace Of Nazi Germany's Final Solution
Here's the story of the Wannsee Conference of 1942: the birthplace of Nazi Germany's final solution, where Nazis increased efforts to eliminate the Jews.
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Strange Facts About Uncontacted Tribes On Earth
Some tribes are called "uncontacted," but these aren't ignorant people. Many have had communication with other tribal people who do live in the modern world.
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The Most Epic Funerals Of All Time
Funerals can be epic events. Some funerals are so big that they become a cultural moment unto themselves.
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