How Building The Palace Of Versailles Helped Advance Science
While the Palace of Versailles has major architectural, cultural, and historic value, "science" is not a word that would often come to mind in relation to it.
Read MoreWhile the Palace of Versailles has major architectural, cultural, and historic value, "science" is not a word that would often come to mind in relation to it.
Read MoreThe various incarnations of "MythBusters" got a lot of mileage out of demonstrating physics with real-world applications. Like, break glass with a voice?
Read MoreLife was a mixed bag for the U.S. soldiers fighting in the Vietnam War. Here's what they experienced.
Read MoreThe 19th-century Lower Manhattan neighborhood known as Five Points was notorious. This is the history of NYC's infamous Five Points explained.
Read MoreGreat Britain's Queen Elizabeth II continues to reign, with decades on the throne. She's celebrated numerous anniversaries; why is this year's unique?
Read MoreRoll Call reported in 2018 that the majority of Greg Pence's wealth comes from a pair of antique malls in his home state of Indiana.
Read MoreTo many, the Ancient Greeks' world was progressive, democratic, and peaceful, and there's a lot of truth to all that. But no society is perfect.
Read MoreMaybe a child sees "Raiders of the Lost Ark" for the first time and decides then and there to become an archaeologist. Or sees "Star Trek" and aims at space.
Read MoreSnow leopards are relatives of lions, tigers, pumas, and jaguars, but they have a unique aspect of their physiology that sets them apart from the rest.
Read MoreSeason 13 of Ink Master would not have its traditional finale for the finalists. The three contestants were instead awarded cash prizes.
Read MoreSo many actions that seemed like a good idea at the time have permanent consequences. Righting what might now be wrong can be complicated. Like a tattoo.
Read MoreWhile many consider Wyatt the breakout star of the 1881 O.K. Corral gunfight, he may not have been the real hero of the shootout.
Read MoreThe most famous statues have stood the test of time, but secret messages remain hidden in some of them. These are some secret messages hidden in famous statues.
Read MoreHollywood actress Ashley Judd has been a respectable name in the industry for several years. However, she's had a difficult life, filled with tragedy.
Read MoreFrom vampires to a dude who wears a boot on his head, here are some of the weirdest presidential campaigns ever run.
Read MoreWhen it comes to violence, some Mexican cities are more notorious than others, with homicide rates steeply. These are the most dangerous cities in Mexico.
Read MoreWant to learn more about the wildest and wackiest place names that the 50 states have to offer? Here are the stories behind America's strangest place names.
Read MoreYou spent all night out inhaling tequila. You feel awful. You consult your friend and are told to have some "hair of the dog." Is this a good idea?
Read MoreDoing these unattractive things might actually get you a date, against all the odds.
Read MoreBorn Eunice Kathleen Waymon in Tryon, North Carolina in 1933, Nina Simone went on to become one of the true icons of 20th-Century American music.
Read MoreThe Super Bowl 2023 match-up between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will be historical. Here's why it matters.
Read MoreHootie and the Blowfish emerged out of the mid-90's pop/rock scene as one of the most radio-friendly, crossover-suitable acts of the time.
Read MoreThese neighbors are some of the worst neighbors in the world. The fights they've had are legendary.
Read MoreOn May 26th 2020, Ken Monkhouse had passed away over the holiday weekend due to a heart attack.
Read MoreIt's bad enough when someone unexpectedly goes missing. It's made doubly tragic when those involved are just teenagers. Worse? When there's no closure.
Read MoreWe know a lot about the samurai, but some of the more obscure things are pretty dark. Here are messed up facts about the samurai.
Read MoreWe now have the tools to bring to life some of the most lucid, unbelievable products of human imagination and craft: the mind-blowing artistry of 3D tattoos.
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