Why Marie Curie's Nobel Prize Win Was So Significant
Marie Curie was a brilliant scientific pioneer, one of the most brilliant minds ever celebrated by the Nobel Prize committee -- and for very good reason.
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Europe's Oldest Map Dates Back Over 4,000 Years Into The Bronze Age
The oldest map in Europe dates back over 4,000 years to the Bronze Age. Here's what it depicted, and why the map is historically important.
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What Is A Haboob?
Similar to when we learned new weather terminology like Nor'easter, bomb cyclone, El Niño, and La Niña, there's a new term to watch for to end 2022: haboob.
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The Time John Belushi Helped Himself To Chevy Chase's Cocaine
It's no secret that the early creative days and nights of "Saturday Night Live" were often fueled by copious amounts of drugs of all kinds, especially cocaine.
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The Myth Of Iceland's Yule Cat Explained
Over in Iceland, the tiny North Atlantic island nation of under half a million people, is a unique Christmas tradition centered around the myth of the Yule Cat.
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The Universe Is Made Up Of Much More Dark Matter Than You Might Think
The universe remains a mysterious place, but constant scientific research and analysis is slowly unveiling the intricacies of space near and far.
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The Mysterious Deaths Of 21 South African Teens In The Summer Of 2022
What should have been a night of fun in East London, South Africa led to the inexplicable deaths of 21 young people. But what exactly happened?
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Why Ukrainians Decorate Christmas Trees With Spider Webs
Cultures all around the world have unique ways of celebrating certain holidays. Here is why Ukrainians add webs and spiders to their Christmas trees each year.
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The World's First Aerial Bomb Was Dropped By A Rogue Pilot In 1911
Turning manned flight into a weapon seems, sadly, a too-common reality of modern life, but at one point, someone had to have accomplished it first.
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Musicians Who Were Charged With Tax Evasion
Many artists have had run ins with the law for a number of reasons, one of which is money. These are some musicians who were charged with tax evasion.
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Why Do Songs In Minor Keys Sound Sad To Us?
Music is powerful stuff, whether it originates with a bird call or something created by human action, but regardless of the source, it can evoke emotion.
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Meet Nyarri Nyarri Morgan, Who Discovered Civilization Through An Atomic Bomb
Nyarri Nyarri Morgan first became aware that he shared the country with settler society when he witnessed the testing of an atomic bomb during the 1950s.
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Annie Lennox's Life And Career Through The Years
Annie Lennox has found success as both a solo artist and member of the '80s duo Eurythmics, as well as an activist. .
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Why The Railroad Killer Was Arrested And Released Nine Times In Less Than Two Years
Though many know the names of infamous serial killers Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer, fewer are aware of the evil murderer Angel Maturino Reséndiz.
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The Time A Young Rita Moreno Said No To Gene Kelly During Singin' In The Rain
Rita Moreno has worked long and hard to amass an impressive list of show business credits, from her status as an EGOT to saying "no" to Gene Kelly.
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Martin Luther King Jr And Stokely Carmichael's Relationship Explained
Stokely Carmichael was born in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad in 1941 and moved to New York at the age of 11. He was also friends with Martin Luther King Jr.
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The Chicago Man Who Faked His Death To End His Cellphone Plan
Frustrated and fed up with the poor quality of his cellphone service, one Chicago man went to great lengths to terminate his contract early.
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Honda Point Disaster: The Largest Loss Of US Navy Ships During Peacetime
The history of the U.S. Navy is filled with victory, valor, and disaster. One such disaster occurred at Honda Point, the largest loss of ships during peacetime.
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How Social Media Turned The Youngest Of The Founding Family Against Westboro Baptist
Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas, became infamous for what were seen as inflammatory, cruel public protests, especially at funerals.
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What Would Happen If Ticks Disappeared From The Planet?
If you've ever pulled a tick off of you after a long day of exploring the great outdoors, you've probably yelled, "What are you even good for!?"
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A Discovery By A Teenager Led To The Founding Of Australia's Underground City
This town has a rich legacy, and nearly everything there has been built underground. Learn more about one of the world's most unique places.
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Robert Plant's Relationship With Alison Krauss Explained
Robert Plant's relationship with Alison Krauss is again in the headlines. The story behind this pairing is much simpler than many might expect.
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Why A Dutch Nun Voluntarily Imprisoned Herself For 57 Years
Religious devotion of all kinds, Christian or otherwise, can lead an individual to perform extraordinary acts on the journey to selfless sanctity.
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The Disappearance Of 6-Year-Old Morgan Nick Remains Unsolved 30 Years Later
On June 9, 1995, Colleen Nick decided she and her 6-year-old daughter, Morgan, needed a "girls' night out." At the end of the night, Morgan had disappeared.
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What Is Considered Femicide And What Does It Really Mean?
There are can be many differences between the murder of a woman and the murder of a man. But what is femicide, and why is it considered separate from homicide?
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What An American Presidential Funeral Is Really Like
The U.S. military and government notably unite for a rare state event; a presidential funeral. Here is what an American presidential funeral is really like.
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John Wayne Gacy's Crimes Helped Inspire The Creation Of Amber Alerts
The 20th century certainly had its fair share of monsters, yet few remain as loathed and as vilified in the modern age as serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
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