What The Americas Were Like Before Columbus Showed Up
Before the arrival of Christopher Columbus, the Americas were a diverse and fascinating place. This is what the Americas were like before Columbus showed up.
Read MoreBefore the arrival of Christopher Columbus, the Americas were a diverse and fascinating place. This is what the Americas were like before Columbus showed up.
Read MoreMusician Lenny Kravitz is known for producing several hit albums such as Are You Gonna Go My Way. Here are just a few fascinating facts about his life.
Read MoreAlongside the very real facts of the Romanovs, a bevy of rumors sprung up over the years. Here are the biggest Romanov family myths.
Read MoreWhen it comes to World War II, it's not all that hard to end up thinking of the Japanese Kamikaze pilots who would dive bomb their planes into Allied ships.
Read MoreMaybe you've heard the expression "running around like a chicken with its head cut off." Come to find out, there's actual historical precedence.
Read MoreSince the world loves hearing that celebrities eat, sleep, and breathe like everyone else, it's time to see who likes to party with a controller in their hand.
Read MoreThe followers of the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh flocked to Eastern Oregon to create a communal utopia where they lived and worked for the group's leader.
Read MoreYou'll only notice these messed up things about Christmas now that you're an adult. Grip your nostalgia tight!
Read MoreGeorge Lucas's cross-pollinated success with Star Wars has wielded a plethora of tacky tie-ins and oddball officially licensed products.
Read MoreMost bands who've gone non-stop for 35 years have more than a few skeletons in their closet, and Metallica's no exception.
Read MoreThese are the most misleading video game covers ever. Don't believe the cover art.
Read MoreMany animal species enjoy a much longer lifespan when they live in captivity rather than the wild. These are the oldest captive animals in the world.
Read MoreBeginning in the 1970s, Robert Ben Rhoades reportedly preyed on hitchhikers and sex workers who plied their trade at truck stops.
Read MoreDinosaurs are indeed ancient animals, but they're far from the first ones on Earth. These are some strange creatures who roamed the Earth before the dinosaurs.
Read MoreConsidering the numerous iterations of bread, it's unlikely that bread will ever disappear from the human menu. This is the long history of bread explained.
Read MoreThe Bible is a deeply complicated text, to say the least. These are the biggest unanswered questions in the Bible.
Read MoreApparently, Mötley Crüe and Metallica have beef that goes way back.
Read MoreThe USPS is run like a private business, but it isn't owned like one. It's a semi-independent entity, established in 1792. Here's who owns the USPS.
Read MoreSometimes, even the biggest stars can have difficulties with auditioning because of the extreme pressure.
Read MoreLiving fossils are creatures that look very similar to those on the earth long ago. These are the most fascinating living fossils you can find in the world.
Read MoreLet's all get a little smarter today, shall we?
Read MoreHere are all the Americans convicted of treason, and no, the famous Rosenbergs aren't among them.
Read MoreRonstadt's song Long Long Time is ideal for the third episode of The Last of Us, and has rocketed up in popularity since the show aired.
Read MoreYou can't get away from selfies these days. Selfies, those lovely self-portraits via cell phone aren't as innocent as you might think, however.
Read MoreThese supposed geniuses will make you feel smart. Strap on your thinking cap because these dopes are gonna put you through the ringer.
Read MoreIt's natural to assume US presidents have a lot of wisdom to share when on death's doorstep. But oftentimes, their final words are just strange and confusing.
Read MoreThe so-called "Boy in the Box's" new headstone was unveiled on what would have been his 70th birthday. Police spent six decades trying to identify the child.
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