The Untold Truth Of Bjork
It's difficult to describe or categorize Bjork. Bjork became a singular cultural voice in the 1990s and new millennium.
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Adam Savage's Best MythBusters Moments Ranked
Since it debuted in 2003, "MythBusters" has become nothing less than a cultural juggernaut. Over the course of its history, the show tackled a lot of myths.
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The Strange History Of The Martial Art Bartitsu
Bartitsu combines elements of boxing, kicks from savate, grappling and throws from jiu-jitsu, and was a style practiced by Sherlock Holmes.
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The Chilling Message That Led To The Murder Of Brenda Lafferty
The news was bad enough: Two brothers convicted of murdering their sister-in-law and her toddler daughter. Even worse: The killers claimed God directed them.
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The Untold Truth Of Joe Biden
Joe Biden's political career started early and lasted long — he was the longest-serving senator in Delaware! Here's the untold truth of his life.
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Here's How Much King Kong Would Weigh According To Scientists
Attempting to determine just how much King Kong would weigh varies, based on who you ask and which version of Kong you're taking into consideration.
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Things About The Mayan Empire That Still Can't Be Explained
Scientists are frequently surprised by new evidence about the ancient Mayans. These are some things about the Mayan empire that still can't be explained.
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The Car Salesman Who Didn't Escape JFK's Assassination Unscathed
The murder of John F. Kennedy was the most high-profile killing in the 20th century. But, during the incident, multiple people were also injured or killed.
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The Bizarre Truth Of The Corpse That Once Guarded Its Own Severed Head
English philosopher Jeremy Bentham's corpse remains on display at a university.
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The Wild History Of The Baby Jumping Festival
There are some weird festivities out there. One of the more anxiety-inducing festivals occurs in Spain in which men dressed as devils leap over babies.
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The Untold Truth Of The Connecticut Witch Trials
More than 40 years before the Salem Witch Trials, there were people being executed in Connecticut because they were accused of working for the devil.
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How Russian Moon Rovers Helped Clean The Aftermath Of Chernobyl
The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster left a lot of toxic debris. Russian scientists involved in designing the first lunar rovers were hired to help clean it up.
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World Leaders Who Suffered The Most Tragic Deaths
When a world leader dies unexpectedly — as tragic deaths tend to be — it has greater consequences because a country is suddenly left leaderless.
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How Downton Abbey Completely Botched Its Depiction Of The Spanish Flu
"Downton Abbey," the period TV drama (and now movies as well), is fiction, though set within specific periods of history, like the Spanish Flu pandemic.
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The US Admits The Horrifying Truth About Indian Boarding Schools
The system of Indian Boarding Schools inflicted on the minor children of Native American tribes is a travesty in the history of the United States.
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There Are More Stars In The Universe Than There Are Grains Of Sand On Earth
A grain of sand is a pretty small thing. But, scientists have counted the number of sand granules on Earth and measured them against the number of stars.
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Kim Kardashian Wearing Monroe's Iconic Dress To The Met Gala Annoyed Museum Experts
People make history, but every so often, so does an item of clothing -- Dorothy's ruby slippers in "The Wizard of Oz." Lincoln's hat. A Marilyn Monroe dress.
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The Truth About A Risque Bathroom In The Vatican
The Vatican is known for being proper, but there's actually a bathroom there you might not expect. Here's the truth about the Vatican's risque bathroom.
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Bob Lanier Had The Largest Shoe Size In NBA History Before Shaq
It pretty much goes without saying that professional basketball players tend to be statuesque individuals. Their shoe sizes are nothing to sneeze at, either.
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The Only Venomous Mammal To Lay Eggs
There is only one mammal on earth that lays eggs while also being venomous, and that honor belongs to the dangerous and frightening duck-billed platypus.
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Politics Almost Led To A Fight Between Frank Sinatra And John Wayne
Frank Sinatra and John Wayne were two titans of Hollywood, and they once almost came to blows over politics. Here's how the two almost fought.
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What Happens When A Nuclear Weapon Is 'Retired'
Nuclear proliferation has been keeping people awake (and when they sleep, causing nightmares) for more than 75 years. Do nukes ever stop being nukes?
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The Truth About Relationships Between Prison Guards And Inmates
Evidence suggests that another corrections officer aided and accompanied a convicted felon in an escape attempt, eluding police for more than a week. Why?
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The WWE Legend Who Now Teaches Spanish At A Middle School
This former WWE Superstar surprisingly became a middle-school Spanish teacher years after his stint with the company came to an end.
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Scorsese's The Last Waltz Was Actually Criticized By A Featured Musician
"The Last Waltz" is a hypnotizing music documentary of iconic blues group The Band's last performance. But, the film was criticized by one of its main stars.
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Rocket Engines Produce Enough Heat To Melt Virtually Anything
It's no secret that rocket engines are hot, but they're so hot that they produce enough heat to melt virtually anything. Here's how they do it.
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Tragedies That Changed Aviation Forever
While plane travel is one of the safest ways to get somewhere, accidents still happen and aren't any less tragic. However, many have changed the way we now fly.
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