Legendary Swords From Famous Myths
The only thing cooler than a sword is a sword with a name and maybe also magic powers. The tellers of myths and legends from around the world knew this.
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The Puzzling Mammal Found In Corsica That Resembles Both A Cat And A Fox
An animal recently found in Corsica resembles both a fox and a cat, with traits of both, though it belongs to its own separate species.
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How Accurate Is The Old Farmer's Almanac?
In a time when just about everyone has a complete reference library a phone click away, it's hard to imagine the place of a printed collection of perhaps fact.
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The Murky Circumstances Of Joan Robinson Hill's 1969 Death
Joan Robinson Hill and John Hill had a marriage befitting of a wealthy couple central to a daytime soap. But it didn't end in a messy divorce.
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Why The Ghost Blimp Of 1942 Still Remains A Mystery
The U.S. Navy is filled with enduring mysteries that seek explanation. One of those is what happened in 1942 to the crew of the ill-fated nonrigid airship L-8.
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Tragic Cases Of Patricide From History
Patricide, defined as killing one's own father, has repulsed and shocked people for thousands of years. Yet cases continue to occur well into the 21st century.
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Who Founded Macy's?
Today, Macy's is one of the most readily recognized retail brands in America, and like many businesses, it began with the hard work of its founder.
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How An MMA Fighter Won A Match After Knocking Himself Out
The 2018 MMA fight between Irvins Ayala and Drew Chapman is one remembered by MMA fans for how it played out and the surprising turn it took after the K.O.
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Controversial Jeopardy! Clues That Had Fans Heated
Even with all of the vetting Jeopardy! questions go through, some are bound to irritate, upset, or outrage the general public.
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Why A Jacksonville, Florida Justice Almost Had Elvis Arrested
King of Rock 'n' Roll Elvis Presley was almost arrested in connection with a concert at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida. Find out why.
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Yellowstone Officials Now Know Who The Foot Found Abyss Pool Belonged To
An employee at Yellowstone National Park found a human foot, in a shoe, at the Abyss Pool. That foot has now been matched with its owner.
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Inside The Mark McGwire Vs. Sammy Sosa Home Run Race
Back in 1998, the baseball world got just what it needed, and at just the right time, too, thanks to Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa's home run race.
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The Country Of Scotland Has Over 400 Different Ways To Talk About Snow
The rugged, remote, and mountainous region of Scotland is prone to snow. It's not surprising, then, that the Scottish people have hundreds of terms for it.
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How Did Ronald Reagan Accumulate His Wealth?
President Ronald Reagan is remembered for his many economic policies. When he died in 2004, here is who inherited the former president's personal wealth.
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Why Kirk Douglas Didn't Reprise His Stage Role In The One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Film
Kirk Douglas played in the stage version of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," but didn't appear in the film produced by his son, Michael Douglas.
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The Heartbreaking Story Behind The Guinness Record Holder For The World's Longest Nose
One especially heart-breaking (though mostly forgotten) story is that of Thomas Wedders, who holds the Guinness record for the world's longest nose.
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The Largest T. Rex Discovered Is Nearly 70% Larger Than Previously Believed
The Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest dinosaurs to walk the Earth all those millions of years ago, but scientists still debate just how big it got.
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Brian May Has Looked Up To Jimmy Page Ever Since They Attended The Same School
Brian May of Queen has looked up to Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page ever since he was a kid. It's no wonder May grew up to be a legendary guitarist himself.
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The Hallmark Company Is Older Than You Might Expect
Cards for Christmas, for birthdays, for condolence -- writing and mailing letters on paper might be dying out, but Hallmark continues to continue.
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This Is The Most Money Ever Won On Wheel Of Fortune
Part of the fun of a good TV game show is daydreaming about being one of the big winners as you watch the contestants vie for the biggest prizes.
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The Mysterious Death Of British Astronomer Thomas Marsh
After weeks of looking, Thomas Marsh's body was finally recovered 56 days after his initial disappearance, but little is known about what happened.
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Why Do We Have A Speaker Of The House In Congress?
The House of Representatives plays a critical role in America's government. One important figure is the Speaker of the House. But why do we have that position?
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Moments Of 2022 That Shook The World
The year 2022 will be remembered for a great many events, and we cite 13 in this list. These are the moments that shook the world and continue to reverberate.
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The Last Surviving Black Americans Who Were Born Into Enslavement
After the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, slavery was outlawed. But for the last-surviving Black Americans born into slavery, its brutal legacy continued.
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Here's Why Baseball Games Start At Such Odd Times
People who follow professional baseball, whether diehard fans or not, have noticed that the games have unusual start times -- and yes, there's a reason why.
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What Is Thundersnow And How Rare Is It?
Even with all of the research and high tech available, predicting the weather with any accuracy is tricky, especially when the patterns break the mold.
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Pixies' Drummer Dave Lovering Has An Interesting Hobby Off The Stage
Pixies are one of the most underrated bands of the 1990s. Longtime member Dave Lovering is not only a gifted drummer, but has another intriguing talent as well.
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